SAM #36C26326Q0768

Sole Source Procurement of BD FACSLyric Auto Loaders for Iowa City VA Health Care System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Iowa City VA Health Care System, is seeking to procure BD FACSLyric Auto Loaders to enhance laboratory automation and ensure compatibility with existing BD Lyric Flow Cytometers. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, Iowa City VA Health Care System - OEM Highlight: - Becton Dickinson and Company (BD) is the sole OEM specified for this procurement - Products Requested: - BD FACSLyric Auto Loader (Part Number: 662879) - No specific quantity stated in the available documentation - Requirement includes delivery, shipping, and warranty - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be fully compatible with existing BD Lyric Flow Cytometers and BD software at the medical center - Sole source procurement to BD to ensure seamless integration and support - Place of Performance: - Iowa City VA Health Care System, 601 Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA 52246 - Contract Type: - Firm fixed-price purchase order

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to solicit from a single source, Becton Dickinson and Company(BD), for BD brand FACSLyric Auto Loaders in support of the Iowa City VA Health Care System. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by RFO FAR 12.102 Restricting Competition and Table 12-1 Authority Citations for Restricting Competition, competition will be restricted to ensure the required auto loaders are compatible and integrate seamlessly with existing Becton Dickinson Lyric Flow Cytometers currently in use at the medical center. The auto loaders are integral to the existing BD equipment system and are controlled by the BD software that comes with the BD Lyric Flow Cytometers. The contract will be a firm fixed-price purchase order. The Government anticipates award of the contract no later than June 30, 2026. PSC: 6640 NAICS: 334516 Size Standard: 1000 employees

Description: FACSLyric Auto Loaders P/N 662879. Delivery/Shipping. Warranty.

How to Respond: All responses must be submitted by email to: Joseph.Bennett@va.gov The subject line of the email must include: 36C26326Q0768 Auto Loaders All responses must be received no later than: 12:00 pm CDT, Monday, June 8, 2026.

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 Government. The Government will consider responses received by the closing date of this notice. The information received will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set-aside competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement. If the Government decides to compete this requirement, a synopsis shall be issued utilizing the combined synopsis/solicitation procedure identified in FAR 12. *** END ***

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