Beckman Flow Cytometry Maintenance and Repair

J065--SBAR Approved - Service - Beckman Flow Cytometry Maintenance - NWI J065--SBAR Approved - Service - Beckman Flow Cytometry Maintenance - NWI VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (36C263) NT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Place of Performance Department of Veterans Affairs Nebraska Western Iowa VA Healthcare System 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 , 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 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 [email protected] and Curt LaRose at [email protected] 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 [email protected] or

Contracting Officer Curt LaRose at [email protected] for information regarding this announcement. Jim Miller Phone Number

Contracting Officer to this opportunity.