Gladstone Flow Cytometry Core. The flow cytometry is a laser-based technique used to detect and analyze the chemical and physical characteristics of cells. Flow cytometry is a laboratory method used to detect, identify, and count specific cells.
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FY26-NCO21-1450
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 21
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- 8(a) Sole Source
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- San Francisco, California 94120, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract under 8(a) authority to provide flow cytometry services at San Francisco Medical Center, with capability statements due by June 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. This is a simplified acquisition threshold procurement estimated at $26,589.24 for the period September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. The VA Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW), acting on behalf of Veterans Integrated Service Network 21, determined that J. David Gladstone Institutes is the only source capable of processing patient samples within one-day notice and performing rapid analysis of single-cell genomics assays on freshly isolated live cells. Market research identified no small business or veteran small business suppliers with the technical capability to meet the requirement. While this is not a competitive solicitation, any responsible source believing it can satisfy the requirement may submit a capability statement including proof of authorization to provide these services and a Unique Entity ID. Submissions go to robert.clark4@va.gov. The Government reserves sole discretion to determine whether to compete the contract based on responses received.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
Requirement: Gladstone Flow Cytometry Core
Agy/Dept: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Location: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), San Francisco Medical Center (SFVAMC).
NoticeDetails:
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with [Insert Vendor Name] under the authority of FAR 13.106-l(b). This requirement is un-der the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. It is a notice of the government's in-tent to execute a non-competitive action.
However, any responsible source that be-
lieves it can satisfy this requirement may submit a capability statement.
Submission Instructions:
Interested firms must submit a capability statement via email to robert.clark4@va.gov no later than June 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST]. Submissions must in-clude proof of authorization to provide these specific [goods/services] and your firm's Unique Entity ID (UEI).
A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| P03 - Single Source Justification MPT to SAT - 4.24.26.pdf |
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