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This is a Special Notice of Intent to Award on a Sole Source Basis issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 08, located in Tampa, Florida (ZIP 33637). The VA intends to award a contract for FCS Express Clinical Edition flow cytometry analysis software exclusively to De Novo Software, the sole developer and distributor of the product. The solicitation number is 36C24826Q1122, with a response deadline of August 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The NAICS code is 513210 (Software Publishers), and the Product Service Code is 7A21 (IT and Telecom - Business Application Software). The contract authority is FAR 13.106-1(b) for solicitation from a single source.
The VA requires a fully integrated, FDA-listed, 21 CFR Part 11-compliant flow cytometry analysis system featuring multi-user access, automated real-time reporting, integrated spreadsheets with gating and transformation algorithms, comprehensive audit trails, permission-controlled workflows, embedded quality control features, LDAP/AD Single Sign-On capability, HIPAA-compliant logging, and seamless interoperability with VA laboratory systems including VistA and Data Innovations. Market research has determined that De Novo Software is the only responsible source capable of meeting all government minimum requirements, including required security features, validation packages (IQ/OQ), and proprietary system integrations necessary for VA clinical operations. The software is exclusively available from the original equipment manufacturer and is not sold through distributors or resellers. Interested parties may contact Contract Specialist Quentin Ford at Quentin.Ford@va.gov or 813-595-5964 to inquire about this procurement. The Contracting Officer retains sole discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice.
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Special Notice Special Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| FCS Express Clinical Edition |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 33637 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C24826Q1122 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 08-20-2026 10:00 AM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 5 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 7A21 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 513210 |
| 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*
Contract Specialist Quentin Ford Quentin.Ford@va.gov 813-595-5964
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
SPECIAL NOTICE
INTENT TO AWARD ON A SOLE SOURCE BASIS
Department of Veterans Affairs – Network Contracting Office (NCO) 08 This is a Special Notice of intent to award on a sole source basis. This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 08, intends to negotiate and award a requirement for FCS Express Clinical Edition flow cytometry analysis software to De Novo Software, the exclusive developer and distributor of the product. The applicable NAICS code is 513210 (Software Publishers). The PSC/FSC is 7A21 (IT and Telecom – Business Application Software). The authority for this action is FAR 13.106‑1(b): Soliciting from a single source, and this notice fulfills FAR 5.101(a) posting requirements.
The VA requires a fully integrated, FDA‑listed, 21 CFR Part 11–compliant flow cytometry analysis system with multi‑user access; automated real‑time reporting; integrated spreadsheets, gating, and transformation algorithms; comprehensive audit trails; permission‑controlled workflows; embedded QC features; LDAP/AD Single Sign‑On; HIPAA‑compliant logging; and seamless interoperability with VA laboratory systems (VistA/Data Innovations). Market research concludes that only De Novo Software can provide all required capabilities, security features, validation packages (IQ/OQ), and proprietary integrations necessary for VA clinical operations. FCS Express Clinical Edition is not sold through distributors or resellers; it is exclusively available from the OEM. Therefore, De Novo Software is the only responsible source capable of meeting the Government’s minimum needs.
Interested persons may contact the Contract Specialist via email at [Insert Contract Specialist Email] regarding this procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.
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