J065--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometry Systems PM & Svc

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking to procure preventive maintenance, corrective repair, and software support services for two BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometry Systems at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The contract encompasses comprehensive on-site maintenance according to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) recommendations, unlimited service calls with next-business-day response, software support and updates, and coverage of all parts and labor. The contractor must provide OEM-certified parts, employ trained technicians, and guarantee workmanship and parts for a minimum of 90 days. The procurement will utilize commercial item procedures under Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines, with evaluation based on the contractor's ability to meet these service requirements. The government has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source with a response deadline of 7:00 AM Pacific Time on November 10, 2025, inviting capability statements from interested parties, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).

This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation. BD Biosciences, the original equipment manufacturer headquartered in San Jose, California, is the intended sole-source contractor, as no authorized service providers currently exist for this equipment. The contract is structured for a base year running from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026, with four optional one-year extension periods extending through November 30, 2030, and an additional six-month extension potential. The equipment consists of two FACSLyric units with Universal Loaders, each featuring three laser types (Red 640nm, Blue 488nm, and Violet 405nm) with 12 fluorescence channels and 14 parameters. Specific contract award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice; however, the solicitation number is 36C26226Q0092, with the Product Service Code J065 and NAICS Code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.