J065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Biomeriuex Equipment Service Contract
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24126Q0057
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 1
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 Integrated Service Network 1 (VISN-1) has published a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a Biomerieux Equipment Service Contract. This notice, posted on November 3, 2025, indicates the VA's intention to award a four-year Firm-Fixed-Price service agreement exclusively to Biomerieux for maintenance and support of laboratory analyzer equipment deployed across multiple VISN-1 medical facilities. The procurement action justifies the sole source award based on Biomerieux's status as the original manufacturer and developer of the equipment and associated software, positioning the company as the only vendor capable of delivering the required specialized and proprietary services. This notice is published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.2 and is not a formal request for proposals, though the government retains discretion to consider responses and potentially pursue competitive procurement.
The primary objective of this sole source notice is to secure comprehensive maintenance and support services for Biomerieux Biofire equipment at the VA Manchester facility in New Hampshire, including replacement parts, on-site labor response, technical telephone support, software updates, and preventive maintenance. Interested parties must respond by November 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time to express their capabilities and interests; however, response to this notice does not guarantee contract award or further consideration. The contract structure includes a base year plus three option years, with separate line items for both base and extended warranty services, with performance scheduled to commence on November 22, 2025, and continue through November 21, 2029. While formal eligibility criteria are not explicitly stated in the notice, participation is limited to vendors capable of providing manufacturer-level support for Biomerieux laboratory analyzer systems and associated software. The VA has classified this procurement under NAICS 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and PSC J065 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment—Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies).
Notice text
This notice IAW FAR 5.2 Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions is not a request for quotes, but rather a notice of intent to sole source. It is at the Government s discretion to consider responses to this notice. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN-1, intends to award a four-year Firm-Fixed-Price service agreement for the maintenance of Biomerieux laboratory analyzer equipment. This agreement will cover replacement parts, secondary response labor, and technical telephone support for both the equipment and its associated software. Routine software updates and corrective maintenance are essential to ensure continued functionality and compliance.
The Biomerieux systems are currently deployed across multiple VISN-1 medical facilities. As the original manufacturer and developer of the equipment and software, Biomerieux is the only vendor capable of delivering the required services at the necessary level of quality. The nature of support is highly specialized and proprietary, making Biomerieux the sole source for this requirement.
Schedule of services:
Item #
Description
Quantity
0001
Base Year Base Warranty: Biofire Equipment Services
1 ea
0002
Base Year Extended Warranty: Biofire Equipment Services
4 ea
1001
Option Year 1 Base Warranty: Biofire Equipment Services
1 ea
1002
Option Year 1 Extended Warranty: Biofire Equipment Services
4 ea
2001
Option Year 2 Base Warranty: Biofire Equipment Services
1 ea
2002
Option Year 2 Extended Warranty Biofire Equipment Services
4 ea
3001
Option Year 3 Base Warranty: Biofire Equipment Services
1 ea
3002
Option Year 3 Extended Warranty: Biofire Equipment Services
4 ea
Service Location:
VA Manchester
718 Smyth Rd
Manchester, NH 03104.
The projected period of performance will be 11/22/2025 - 11/21/2029. Interested parties may identify their interests and capabilities by responding to this requirement by the due date listed on this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed award upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW - Biomeriuex Equipment Service Contract.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24126Q0057.docx | DOCX document |
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