J066--PTSD: Akoya Phenomager Software Upgrade Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract for Akoya Phenomager Software Upgrade Services at the VA White River Junction Healthcare System in Vermont. The notice is classified under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of J066 for maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment. The procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b), which allows solicitation from a single source. This Special Notice is not a formal solicitation but serves to provide transparency about the VA's planned procurement action. The notice was posted on December 26, 2024, with a response deadline of January 10, 2025.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors about the VA's intention to negotiate a sole-source contract for software upgrade services for the Akoya Phenomager system. Interested parties may contact Contracting Officer Tara Dossiema via email at Tara.Dossiema@va.gov to discuss the procurement, though the VA retains sole discretion on whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received. There are no specific set-aside requirements for this opportunity, meaning it is open to all qualified contractors. The contracting office is located at VAMC Togus in Augusta, ME, and the notice will be archived 15 days after the response date. Potential contractors should carefully review the details and be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities if the VA decides to explore competitive options. The contract will be awarded based on the VA's assessment of the most advantageous solution for their specific software upgrade needs.