Notice of Intent to Sole Source- Abbott Remote Automated Laboratory System (RALS)

Background
The Healthcare Contracting Division - Northeast intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order on a sole source basis to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc. for the Abbott Remote Automated Laboratory System (RALS). This decision is based on the authority of Title 41 U.S.C. §1901(e)(2), which allows for acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold when only one source is available.

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc. is the only provider capable of supplying the RALS software and maintenance for government-owned analyzer equipment at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Fort Campbell, KY.

Work Details
The contract involves providing the Abbott Remote Automated Laboratory System (RALS) data management software along with its associated direct-to-device interfacing and connectivity services. The specific software subscriptions and maintenance required include:
- Abbott i-STAT POC
- Nova Statstrip
- Sofia
- Clinitek
- RALS eQUIZ.

The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that these systems are operational and maintained effectively to support laboratory operations.

Period of Performance
The anticipated award date for this contract is around 28 August 2026, although specific performance timelines are not detailed in the solicitation.

Place of Performance
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Fort Campbell, KY.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate capability and qualifications specifically related to providing the Abbott Remote Automated Laboratory System (RALS) software and maintenance services. There are no other sources currently expressing interest in this requirement.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The solicitation indicates a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract history with Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, including RALS software licensing (W91YTZ21C0009, $330,427; 04/30/21–04/30/26) and “BASE CLINITEK RALS” (W81K0021P0078, $173,237; 04/01/21–03/31/26). These prior awards appear to align with the current requirement for Abbott RALS data management software subscriptions and maintenance (including Clinitek and other RALS-related subscriptions) for government-owned analyzer equipment at the same facility, suggesting continuity of the same system support and licensing lifecycle.