6640--Notice of Intent to Sole Source FACSYMPHONY A5 SE

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), this Notice of Intent is to inform all parties the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19 located at 6162 South Willow Drive Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 intends to award a sole source procurement for the following requirement to the large business manufacturer, Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences Business Unit, located at One Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417:

ITEM #

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES

QTY

UNIT OF ISSUE

0001

664954 FACSymphony A5 SE

1

EA

0002

647741 LSRfortessa Instrument Table

1

EA

0003

649908 Option FACSFlow Supply Sys

LSRFortessa

1

EA

0004

665641Service Contract A5 SE Standard Config

4 Years Purchased with Instrument Payment

Annually In Advance

Base: 04/15/2023 04/14/2024

Option 1: 04/15/2024 04/14/2025

Option 2: 04/15/2025 04/14/2026

Option 3: 04/15/2026 04/14/2027

Option 4: 04/15/2027 04/14/2028

1

EA

0005

337755 Svc Cont FACS Flow Supply System

4 Years Purchased with Instrument Payment

Annually In Advance

Base: 04/15/2023 04/14/2024

Option 1: 04/15/2024 04/14/2025

Option 2: 04/15/2025 04/14/2026

Option 3: 04/15/2026 04/14/2027

Option 4: 04/15/2027 04/14/2028

1

EA

0006

665105 Computer Bundle Z2MiniG5 LSR

Fortessa

1

EA

0007

661787 Monitor Computer 34 in. SORP

1

EA

0008

1147 SO 66127001 Coherent Connection with Integration Kit

1

EA

0009

566352 HPS Fluorochrome Evaluation Kit

1

EA

0010

624371 HPS Prototype Fluorochrome Eval Kit

1

EA

0011

625838 HIGH PARAMETER IMMUNOLOGY PANEL

1

EA

0012

647701 BD HTS LSRFortessa

1

EA

The FACSymphony A5 SE is the only flow cytometer capable of both conventional compensation as well as spectral unmixing of signals. Investigators running 30-parameter panels applying conventional compensation can continue to use the A5 SE without a change in protocol from the prior LSR II platform. Investigators required to expand their panel capabilities need to be able to collect up to 50 parameters and apply spectral unmixing of the signals which is imperative when utilizing this number of dyes in one sample tube.

The associated North America Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 334516 and the Business Size Standard is 1000 employees.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Tuesday, April 7th, 2023. Information received in response to this notice must clearly demonstrate the capability of meeting the Government s need as stated above. Include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, etc.) confirming the ability to supply the products and/or any services outlined in this notice. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Lindsey.Zwaagstra@va.gov.

A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government is not responsible for any potential costs incurred from interested parties desiring to respond to this notice.