J065--Artisan Link Slider Stainer | Base 4OY | Start: 11/21/25 Columbus OH VAACC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Network Contracting Office 10 in Cincinnati, Ohio has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract with Agilent Technologies Inc. for an Artisan Link Slider Stainer service agreement. The contract is specifically designated for the Columbus Veterans Affairs Ambulatory Care Center (VAACC) located at 420 North James Rd, Columbus, OH 43219. The procurement falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and Product Service Code J065 for maintenance and repair of medical equipment. The government intends to award this contract directly to Agilent Technologies Inc., headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, with UEI number SD9JZ9S7MEA6. The contract is scheduled to commence on November 21, 2025, with a base period of four years.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to satisfy the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirement for publication of proposed contract actions while announcing the government's sole source procurement strategy under FAR Subpart 13.2. Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their capabilities statements or quotations by Friday, October 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to Contracting Officer Michael Groneman and Contracting Specialist Andrew Arnst via email. The notice explicitly states that this is not a request for quote and no formal solicitation will be issued, though the agency will consider any contractor responses submitted by the deadline. Importantly, the government will not reimburse any costs incurred by contractors in preparing responses to this notice. While the contract is intended for sole source award to Agilent Technologies, the FAR provision allows other contractors to submit capabilities statements for consideration.