6625--Intent to Single Source Nanion Upgrade of HEKA EPC 10 Quattro amplifiers (optical connection) to USB
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24125Q0707
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 1
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- Place of performance
- Department of Veterans Affairs 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, Connecticut 05009, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 in West Haven, Connecticut, intends to award a sole source contract to Nanion Technologies Inc. for upgrading four HEKA EPC 10 Quattro amplifiers from proprietary optical connections to USB3 interfaces. This hardware modification is required to ensure compatibility with Windows 11 computers for the VA's Patchliner electrophysiology instruments used in their laboratory. The sole source justification is based on FAR 6.302.1-1, as Nanion Technologies is the original manufacturer and only authorized provider capable of performing this upgrade without voiding future equipment support. The company possesses proprietary knowledge and exclusive access to the specific components necessary for the interface conversion. Interested parties must submit responses by August 5, 2025, no later than 11:00 AM EST, with inquiries directed to Contracting Specialist Chelsea Cortright at Chelsea.Cortright@va.gov.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and will be conducted as a firm-fixed-price contract with Nanion Technologies Inc., located at 1 Naylon Place, Livingston, New Jersey. The scope involves upgrading exactly four HEKA Quad-EPC10 patch-clamp amplifiers to USB3 interface capability. The contract falls under NAICS code 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals) with a size standard of 750 employees, and PSC code 6625 (Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments). No competitive solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov due to the sole source nature of the procurement, and the final determination regarding procurement methodology remains at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. The procurement is identified by solicitation number 36C24125Q0707 and represents a specialized technical upgrade essential for maintaining the laboratory's electrophysiology research capabilities.
Notice text
Pre-Solicitation Notice of intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a solicitation.
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with:
NANION TECHNOLOGIES INC
1 Naylon PL
Livingston, New Jersey
07039, United States
JNJVG7YMH944
This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs, West Haven, CT intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Nanion Technologies for the upgrades required for the Patchliner electrophysiology instruments used in their lab. These instruments, which include HEKA Quad-EPC10 patch-clamp amplifiers, need an upgrade to convert their data interface from a proprietary optical format to USB3 to ensure compatibility with Windows 11 computers.
Description of Supplies:Â
(4) Upgrade of HEKA EPC 10 Quattro amplifiers (optical connection) to USB
The hardware upgrade involves the modification of the HEKA Quad-EPC10 amplifiers to a USB3 interface. Nanion Technologies is the original manufacturer and sole provider authorized to perform the interface upgrade for the Patchliner instruments to USB3. They possess proprietary knowledge and access to specific components that are indispensable for the upgrade. Nanion Technologies is the only vendor that can perform this upgrade without voiding future support for the Patchliner instruments, thereby ensuring the maintenance and reliability of the lab s equipment.
The contractor will provide the required services. Since the intent is to procure this on a sole source basis, no solicitation will be posted to Contracting Opportunities SAM.gov.
The authority for this action is FAR 6.302.1-1 Only One Responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency s requirements.
The NAICS 334515. The size standard is 750 employees. The PSC/FSC is 6625.
Interested persons may contact the Contracting Specialist by email at Chelsea.Cortright@va.gov 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.
Response must be received by 08/5/2025 NLT 11:00am EST.
Files
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| 36C24125Q0707.docx | DOCX document |
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