J065--Eppendorf epMotion Service Agreement | Base 3OY's | Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 10, through its Network Contracting Office 10 in Cincinnati, Ohio, has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a service agreement contract to Eppendorf North America Inc. The contract is for an Eppendorf epMotion 5075 Service Agreement to support the Detroit VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. This notice satisfies the federal publication requirement under FAR 5.201(b)(1) and was posted on January 28, 2026. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and Product Service Code J065 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Medical Equipment). The contracting officer for this action is Christopher T. Council.

The primary objective of this sole source acquisition is to establish a Firm-Fixed Price contract with a base term of three option years for the maintenance and service of the Eppendorf epMotion 5075 equipment at the Detroit VA Medical Center. Although the government intends to award to Eppendorf North America Inc., located in Enfield, Connecticut (UEI: TFJQUU2LKVE7), interested contractors may submit capabilities statements or quotations for consideration in accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii). All responses must be received by February 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time and submitted via email to Christopher.Council@va.gov. There is no formal solicitation being issued, and the government will not reimburse any costs incurred by respondents preparing their submissions. This notice does not represent a competitive solicitation but rather provides an opportunity for other qualified contractors to present alternative capabilities for government consideration prior to contract award.