Intent to Sole Source Drugs of Abuse Reagents Supplies

The Veterans Health Administration in Minneapolis is seeking a sole‑source supplier for FDA‑approved specimen‑validity reagents (nitrite and creatinine assays) and fentanyl testing reagents to support its Forensic Toxicology Laboratory. The agency believes only Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. can meet the technical, regulatory, and performance requirements, but it will accept a capabilities statement from any interested party by the deadline. If no viable response is received, the contract will be negotiated directly with Siemens. • Products: nitrite assay, creatinine assay, and fentanyl testing reagents (specimen‑validity and drug‑of‑abuse testing). • Intended use: verification of specimen integrity and forensic toxicology analysis for the VA’s Minneapolis health‑care system. • Procurement method: Intent to award a sole‑source contract under FAR 6.103‑1 / FAR 12.102(a); only a written capabilities statement (no pricing) is required by the response deadline. • Deadline to submit capabilities statement: 16:00 CT on 12 Oct 2026. • No budget or contract period disclosed; award will occur after deadline if a qualified response is received, otherwise negotiation with Siemens.