VA seeks sole-source RALS software and support from Abbott.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 21, intends to award a sole-source contract to Abbott Laboratories for the Remote Automated Laboratory System (RALS) software and support for the San Francisco VA Medical Center. The procurement covers software licenses, maintenance, and technical support for the existing Abbott RALS system, which is proprietary and requires specific vendor support. No other vendor can provide the necessary compatibility and support. The contract period is one base year plus four option years. This is a presolicitation notice; interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration.