6515--Intent to Sole Source - Biocare ONCORE Pro X
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24226Q0916
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 2
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 2, issued a sole-source intent notice on August 18, 2026, for a firm-fixed-price contract to procure a Biocare Medical ONCORE Pro X slide staining system, with capability statement submissions due by September 2, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST. The procurement invokes FAR 6.103-1 (only one responsible source), citing Biocare Medical as the original equipment manufacturer of the ONCORE Pro X, its software, and reagents, with no authorized distributors available. The system is required for the Buffalo VA Medical Center to support automated laboratory procedures for immunohistochemistry, fluorescence in situ hybridization, and in situ hybridization research workflows. The ONCORE Pro X supports up to 36 unique protocols within a single run and uses low reagent dispense volumes, capabilities the justification document states are not matched by competing systems from Leica Biosystems BOND or Roche Diagnostics BenMark. Market research conducted in July 2026 across GSA Advantage, the VA's ADDS UP database, SAM, and the SBA Small Business Search identified no alternative sources. Although the Government recognizes Biocare Medical as the sole capable vendor, all responsible sources may submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to fully satisfy the stated requirements to Jonathan Kilgore, Contracting Officer, at Jonathan.kilgore@va.gov. NAICS 334516; PSC 6515.
Notice text
This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1 - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 02 intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Biocare Medical for an ONCORE Pro X slide staining system. The ONCORE Pro X is required from Biocare Medical in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1 - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, because Biocare Medical is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the ONECORE Pro X, its software, and its reagents and has no authorized distributors. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The Product/Service Code is 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.
While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that Biocare Medical is the only vendor that can provide the required ONCORE Pro X. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to Jonathan Kilgore, Contracting Officer at Jonathan.kilgore@va.gov no later than September 2, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24226Q0916_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| Single Source Justification MPT to SAT - Biocare ONCORE Pro X_Redacted.pdf |
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