BD Biosciences -Sole Source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1169760
- Agency
-
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Albany, California 94710, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service issued a sole-source procurement notice on September 3, 2026, for preventive maintenance services on a BD FACS Aria Fusion III cytometer, with responses due by September 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST; the procurement is set aside for small business and restricted to BD Biosciences (Becton Dickinson & Company) as the sole capable source. The Foodborne Toxin Detection and Prevention Research Unit requires ongoing maintenance and support to preserve equipment warranty and ensure mission-critical operations. Services include on-site visits, labor, travel, technical support, software support, preventative maintenance, and parts (excluding consumables). The total estimated value is $177,129.60, consisting of a $15,000 pre-inspection visit in FY26, a base contract of $40,532.40 in FY26, and three one-year option periods at $40,532.40 annually through FY29. The justification for sole-source procurement rests on Becton Dickinson's status as the sole manufacturer and seller; third-party maintenance would void warranties, original equipment manufacturer parts and software upgrades require authorization directly from the manufacturer, and only the manufacturer provides priority support necessary for the mission. Interested parties may submit capability statements by the deadline demonstrating that competition would benefit the government; the agency will evaluate responses solely to determine whether to conduct competitive procurement, with final award discretion retained by the government.
Notice text
PWA Foodborne Toxin Detection and Prevention requires BD Biosciences to provide a service maintenance contract on the BD FACS Aria sorter cylometer. The service maintenance contract is to make sure that the equipment is in working order to keep the warranty intact. (Please see the Attached J&A)
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| B14_Sole source notice sam.gov.pdf | ||
| A05_J-A for under SAT.pdf |
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