AN12--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis Services
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26125Q0748
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 21
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 has published a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for nanoparticle tracking analysis services. The agency plans to award a sole source contract to Alpha Nano Tech, LLC located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This procurement is intended to support the San Francisco VA Health Care Center's research activities. The contract falls under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. The notice was published on July 17, 2025, with a response deadline of July 21, 2025.
The primary purpose of this sole source procurement is to conduct nanoparticle tracking analysis on 291 extracellular vesicle samples as part of long COVID research at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. The research aims to identify blood biomarkers that can differentiate Veterans who have recovered from COVID-19 versus those experiencing long-term effects. Analysis requirements include measuring particles between 10-1000 nm using a ZetaView x30 system, determining particle size distribution, and calculating concentration in particles/mL with mandatory fluorescence detection capability. Industry contractors may respond to this notice only if they can provide clear, compelling evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. All inquiries must be submitted in writing via email to Michael Alston at michael.alston@va.gov with the reference number 36C26125Q0748 in the subject line. The government retains full discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on any responses received.
Notice text
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is issuing this Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government s intent to execute a Sole Source Award under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Soliciting from a single source.
The intended contractor is Alpha Nano Tech, LLC., located at 1906 Overland Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517.
The Department of Veteran Affairs San Francisco VA Health Care Center is seeking to negotiate a sole source award to Alpha Nano Tech, LLC. for nanoparticle tracking analysis services.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is, 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services. Product and Service Code for this requirement is AN12 Health R&D Services: Health care services: Applied Research. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for this sector is $19.0 million.
This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing via e-mail to Michael Alston at michael.alston@va.gov with 36C26125Q0748 Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis Services referenced in the subject line. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW_Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis Services_Updated.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C26125Q0748_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| AN12--Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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