6640--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Gladstone Flow Cytometry Service
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26125Q0811
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 21
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 Network Contracting Office 21 (VA NCO 21) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source for flow cytometry and histology core services at the VA San Francisco Health Care System. The notice announces the agency's intention to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Gladstone Flow Cytometry Core under FAR 6.302-1, citing that only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements per 41 USC A3304(a)(1). The procurement involves specialized laboratory equipment rental and cell analysis services, where flow cytometers will be used to sort live cells from patient biopsies and perform histology services. VA laboratory personnel will transport cells to the facility for protein expression level evaluation, with security measures in place to prevent unauthorized access to samples. The applicable NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
The purpose of this notice is to provide other potential contractors an opportunity to demonstrate their capability to provide the same specialized services before the government proceeds with the sole source award. Interested vendors must submit capability statements to parmpreet.pannu@va.gov by August 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM PST, referencing solicitation number 36C26125Q0811 in the email subject line. Companies responding must provide comprehensive information including socioeconomic status, DUNS/CAGE codes, relevant experience managing similar requirements, a list of comparable government and commercial projects, anticipated teaming arrangements, and compliance with subcontracting limitations if applicable. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and VetCert certified if applicable, and any response must include authorization from Gladstone Flow Cytometry Core. While the government will evaluate all responses received, it retains sole discretion to determine whether to compete the procurement based on the capability statements submitted.
Notice text
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Intent to Sole Source
The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 21, intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Gladstone Flow Cytometry Core for full service of flow cytometry and histology core for the VA San Francisco Health Care System.. Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per 41 USC §3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. A draft of the performance work statement is attached. If you believe that your company is capable of providing full service of flow cytometry and histology core in accordance with the draft performance work statement, please provide your information and capability by responding to parmpreet.pannu@va.gov no later than August 20, 2025 10 a.m. PST referencing the following number in the subject of the email 36C26125Q0811. The applicable NAICS Code is 334516 and the size standard is 1000 employees. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Capability Statement
Please answer the following questions when responding:
What is your company s Socioeconomic Status? (ex: small business, large business, SDVOSB, etc.)
Provide DUNS and/or CAGE Code.
Ability and experience in managing this same requirement. Include general information and technical background describing your firm's experience on contracts requiring similar efforts to meet the program objectives.
List of Projects (Government and Commercial) that are similar in scope and size.
Anticipated Teaming Arrangements (if any). If plan on subcontracting, demonstrate that you will meet the limitations on subcontracting per FAR 52.219-14 for Small Businesses; VAAR 852.219-74 for SDVOSB/VOSB.
GSA Contract Number, if applicable.
Letter from Gladstone Flow Cytometry Core authorizing your company to perform these services.
Pricing per the Sample Performance Work Statement.
*Failure to provide the information requested above (items 1-8) will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered a viable source.
Notes: Contractors must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/SAM/
VOSB or SDVOSB firms must be VetCert certified by the SBA https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C26125Q0811.docx | DOCX document | |
| Sample SOW.docx | DOCX document |
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