Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 (VA) awarded a $156,896 definitive contract to Cytek Biosciences, Inc. for preventive maintenance and repair of a Cytek Amnis ImageStream MKII Flow Cytometer on September 27, 2026, under a sole-source justification based on Cytek's exclusive vendor authorization for this equipment.
The originating solicitation covers annual preventive maintenance service visits at the Baltimore VA Maryland Health Care System's core laboratory, including component calibration, optimization, inspections, and maintenance to preserve normal operating parameters. Place of performance is Baltimore, MD. The contract runs from September 27, 2026 through September 26, 2027 for the base year, with four option years extending through September 26, 2031. The sole-source determination rests on Cytek's exclusive manufacturer status; no other organization is authorized to service this equipment. NAICS 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and PSC J065 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment—Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies) apply.