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This is a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a laboratory exposure system from the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) on behalf of the James A. Haley VA Medical Center in Tampa, Florida. The VA intends to award a sole-source contract to Scientific Respiratory Equipment Inc. (SCIREQ), located in Montreal, Quebec, for the supply and support of the inExpose Exposure System. This specialized equipment will aerosolize Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and diesel particulate matter (DPM) for administration to mice in research activities that simulate military personnel exposure to field hazards. The inExpose system's compact design enables simultaneous testing of 10 or more mice, reducing testing delays for hospital staff. SCIREQ's unique expertise, authorization, and exclusive qualification are necessary to maintain system operational reliability, code compliance, warranty status, and certification integrity, as no other vendor can provide compatible replacement components or repairs without compromising these critical factors.
Interested parties believing they can meet these requirements must submit capability statements by email to Contracting Officer Katrina Tavares (katrina.tavares@va.gov) no later than 10:00 AM EST on July 15, 2026. This notice is not a request for quotations, and submissions are made at no cost or obligation to the Government. The solicitation number is 36C24826Q0935, classified under NAICS code 339112 with a 1,000-employee size standard. The Government reserves the right to proceed with sole-source negotiation with SCIREQ if no acceptable alternative responses are received, and the final determination not to compete rests solely with the Government.
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Special Notice Special Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| Intent to Sole Source-Lab Exposure System |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 33637 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C24826Q0935 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 07-15-2026 10:00 AM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 90 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| AJ11 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 339112 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Pkwy Ste 160A Tampa FL 33637
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer Katrina Tavares katrina.tavares@va.gov 813-729-3586
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| AGENCY’S URL |
| https://www.va.gov |
| URL DESCRIPTION |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, the James A. Haley VA Medical Center intends to negotiate a sole-source award with **Scientific Respiratory Equipment Inc. (SCIREQ)**, located at 6600 Saint-Urbain, Suite 300, Montreal Quebec, QC H2S 3G8.
SCIREQ is the manufacturer to supply and support the inExpose Exposure System. It will be used to aerosolize the dioxin Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and diesel particulate matter (DPM) for administration to mice. This will allow for a more accurate representation of how military personnel are exposed to these hazards when in the field. Due to the nature of this system, no other vendor is qualified to provide or install compatible replacement components or perform associated repairs without compromising the integrity, certification, and warranty of the system.
SCIREQ inExpose compact system and ability to test 10+ mice at one time will reduce delays in testing for hospital staff. Their unique expertise and authorization are necessary to maintain the system's operational reliability, code compliance, and warranty status. Therefore, SCIREQ is recommended as the sole source provider for the inExpose exposure system and associated system components, ensuring continuity of service, adherence to code, and protection of the system’s certification status.
This requirement covers the exposure system at the James A. Haley VA Medical Center, located at **13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612**. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is **339112**, with a size standard of **1000 employees**.
**This notice of intent is not a request for quotations. ** Interested parties that believe they possess the capability and qualifications to meet these requirements may identify their interest and submit capability statements. All submissions must be received no later than **10:00 AM EST on July 15th, 2026**. Information submitted in response to this notice will be provided at no cost or obligation to the Government.
No formal solicitation will be issued. Interested parties must submit their information by email to Katrina Tavares, Contracting Officer, at **katrina.tavares@va.gov**. Responses received will be evaluated; however, the Government reserves the right to proceed with the sole-source negotiation with SCIREQ if no acceptable responses are received. The determination not to compete this proposed procurement is at the sole discretion of the Government.
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