J065--SBAR Approved - Service - Beckman Flow Cytometry Maintenance - NWI
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26326Q0491
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 23
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
- Place of performance
- Department of Veterans Affairs Nebraska Western Iowa VA Healthcare System Omaha NE 68105
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 23, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract for maintenance and software update services of a Beckman Coulter Flow Cytometry System at the Omaha VA Medical Center. The VA seeks to ensure the highest quality of patient care and veteran safety through specialized equipment maintenance services classified under NAICS code 811210 and PSC code J065. This procurement is justified under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) on the basis that only one source is reasonably available to provide the required maintenance capabilities. While Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is identified as the sole source capable of meeting these requirements, the VA will consider submissions from any responsible vendors who believe they can provide equivalent capabilities, provided they submit a written capability statement, proposal, or quotation by March 31, 2026, at 10:00 am Central Time. Interested vendors should direct their submissions to Contract Specialist Jim Miller at james.miller4@va.gov or Contracting Officer Curt LaRose at curt.larose@va.gov, with no phone calls accepted regarding this opportunity.
This pre-solicitation notice is not designated as a set-aside, and Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is identified as the incumbent contractor anticipated to receive the award. The government file does not disclose specific contract value or budget ranges for this procurement. Notably, any vendor seeking consideration must obtain authorization from Beckman Coulter to maintain their equipment and provide an authorization letter as part of their submission. The Omaha VA Medical Center is located at 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68105, and the contracting office is based in Coralville, Iowa 52241. The solicitation number for this contract action is 36C26326Q0491.
Notice text
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Beckman Coulter Life Sciences for maintenance of the Beckman Coulter Flow Cytometry System at the Omaha VA Health Care System. Omaha VA Medical Center requires maintenance and software update services to ensure the highest possible level of quality care will be provided to patients. This is to ensure the safety of the veterans in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) - Only One Source is capable of providing the required services of maintenance to police radios.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811210 and the service code is J065.
While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is the only vendor that can provide the requested maintenance service for the Beckman Coulter Flow Cytometry System. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to Jim Miller at james.miller4@va.gov and Curt LaRose at curt.larose@va.gov by 10:00 am (Central) March 31, 2026. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Contact Jim Miller, Contract Specialist at james.miller4@va.gov or Contracting Officer Curt LaRose at curt.larose@va.gov for information regarding this announcement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C26326Q0491.docx | DOCX document |
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