6640--Equipment - OsmoPRO MAX Automated Osmometer - IND
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25025Q0641
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 10
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- 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 10 has issued a Special Notice for a single-source procurement of an Advanced Instruments OsmoPRO MAX Automated Osmometer. The Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana is seeking to acquire one OsmoPRO MAX Osmometer along with consumables, installation, training, and validation services for its laboratory operations. This procurement is classified under NAICS Code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies). The notice serves as a justification for a single-source award in accordance with FAR 13.106-1 for acquisitions over the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000. The contracting activity has designated this as a non-set-aside procurement, meaning it is not reserved for small businesses or other socioeconomic categories.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to justify the sole-source procurement due to the equipment's proprietary technology exclusive to Advanced Instruments and compatibility requirements with existing laboratory systems. Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their responses by July 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The VA conducted market research through VetCert using NAICS Code 334516, initially identifying 234 potential vendors, but determined that only Advanced Instruments can provide this specific osmometer due to its unique characteristics and the laboratory staff's existing familiarity with the equipment. The procurement could not meet the VA/SBA Rules of Two requirements, as no small businesses were identified as capable of providing the required equipment and services. Advanced Instruments has been confirmed as the exclusive vendor through direct communication with their point of contact, making this a justified single-source acquisition to minimize operational downtime and ensure continuity in the medical center's laboratory operations.
Notice text
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1
For
Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)
Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C250-25-AP-3897
Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN 46202, is seeking to procure 1 (one) OsmoPRO MAX Automated Osmometer, Consumables, Installation, Training and
Validation Government Bundle, for the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center Laboratory, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
2237# 583-25-3-997-0202
Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This contract is for the Advanced Instruments Osmometer, Model # OsmoPRO Max Automated Osmometer.
Estimated Amount:
Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:
This equipment is currently in use at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, and is just an older version of the OsmoPro Max Osmometer. This equipment has proprietary technology that is exclusive to Advanced Instruments, which is required by the Chemistry Department. This device could be customized to meet specific project requirements or user preferences, which other suppliers are unable to provide. In addition, to meet compatibility requirements with existing systems, software, and other equipment that are used within the Laboratory, the OsmoPro Max Osmometer already has the ability to connect to these other systems. Furthermore, the technologists are already familiar with this equipment, which allows them to seamlessly transition to the OsmoPro Max Osmometer with little to no additional training required. This minimizes downtime and ensures continuity in operational efficiency.
Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: VetCert was searched using NAICS Code 334516, which identified 234 potential vendors. After reviewing FPDS, eCMS, Contract Opportunities, and SCMC, it was found that this equipment is only available through the OEM, a Large Business, Advanced Instruments. To ensure that there were no Small Businesses available, an email was sent to Advanced Instruments POC, Varun Tejpal, and he/she confirmed that Advanced Instruments is the only vendor able to provide this equipment and service this equipment. The VA/SBA Rules of Two could not be met with this procurement.
Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
//signed//
LouAnn Gilliland
Contracting Officer
Files
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| 36C25025Q0641.docx | DOCX document |
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