J065--NEW - Lab Analyzers | Full-Service Maintenance
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25726Q0259
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 17
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 17, has published a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for full-service maintenance and support services for laboratory analyzers at the Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System in Dallas, Texas. The VA intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Beckman Coulter, Inc., based on the determination that this vendor is the only responsible source capable of providing the required services. This special notice was posted on January 29, 2026, and provides an opportunity for interested vendors to submit capability statements or challenge the sole source justification before the contract is awarded. The solicitation is classified under NAICS 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and PSC J065 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Medical Equipment). The sole source determination is based on 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, establishing that Beckman Coulter possesses unique qualifications for this requirement.
The objective of this special notice is to secure comprehensive maintenance and repair services for one U481-10 Chemistry Analyzer AU480 (Serial number 2019072822) located at the Dallas facility, including preventative maintenance, calibrations, defective part replacement, and technical support. Interested vendors must submit responses to Contract Specialist Ognian D. Ivanov at ognian.ivanov@va.gov by February 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. To participate, contractors must be OEM-trained and certified engineers or technicians capable of performing work in full compliance with manufacturer specifications and standards, with replacement parts sourced exclusively from the original equipment manufacturer. All work must adhere to VA and OEM specifications to ensure equipment performance and safety. If no affirmative response is received within ten calendar days of publication, the VA will proceed with issuing the contract to Beckman Coulter without further notice.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Â
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17, intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract on a sole source basis to:
BECKMAN COULTER, INC Â
250 S KRAEMER BLVD Â
BREA, CA 92821 Â
The contractor shall provide service coverage for all medical devices listed under the Equipment Listing in accordance with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications. Services to be performed include, but are not limited to, repairs, preventative maintenance (PM), calibrations, defective part replacement, and other support services required to maintain equipment performance and safety.
All covered medical devices are located within the Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), with the main campus address:
Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) Â
4500 S Lancaster Rd Â
Dallas, TX 75216 Â
Equipment Listing:
U481-10 CHEMISTRY ANALYZER AU480 Serial number 2019072822
All work must be performed by OEM trained and certified engineers or technicians, in full compliance with applicable manufacturer specifications, codes, and standards. Maintenance and repairs, when applicable, shall be performed in accordance with OEM specifications. All replacement parts shall be certified new and sourced from the original manufacturer; the contractor shall avoid the use of refurbished and non-OEM parts.
VANTHCS recognizes that equipment may be subject to inspection prior to the commencement of a service agreement to ensure the good working order of equipment detailed herein. Any such inspection is intended solely to gather information concerning necessary repairs or adjustments (if applicable) after an agreement has been reached. The inspection shall not conclude with a determination that a PM is required prior to entering into an agreement, nor shall it be used to deem equipment to be in good working order as a condition precedent to award. Once an agreement has been made, additional inspections and tests shall be performed as needed or upon request of the Government.
The contractor shall provide all labor, transportation, expertise, tools, test equipment, and materials necessary to perform the specified services in accordance with VA and OEM guidance and specifications.
The anticipated statutory authority for this sole source procurement is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This authority is being used because Beckman Coulter, Inc. is the only known responsible source capable of providing the required OEM-certified support, parts, and services necessary to ensure compatibility, safety, and compliance with OEM specifications for the covered devices.
This notice is not a request for quotations or proposals. A contract will not be awarded based on any offer received in response to this notice. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Any responses received will be used to determine whether a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the Government.
If no affirmative written response is received within ten (10) calendar days from the date of publication of this notice, a contract will be issued to Beckman Coulter, Inc. without further notice.
Notice: the POC for this notice does not have a Federal Business Opportunities registration account. Do NOT respond in the Interested Vendors List . The POC does not have any visibility to the Interested Vendors List tab within the notice. Interested firms must respond directly to the POC email address listed in the notice for consideration.
Responses shall be submitted via email only and must include sufficient documentation to demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements described in this notice and the OEM s specifications. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Interested parties shall submit responses to:
Ognian D. Ivanov
Contract Specialist, Network Contracting Office 17 Â
Department of Veterans Affairs Â
Email: ognian.ivanov@va.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25726Q0259.docx | DOCX document |
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