Opportunity
SAM #36C24126Q0636
Sole Source Notice: 10X Genomics Xenium Analyzer Recertification and Maintenance Services (3-Year Term) for Boston VA Healthcare System
Buyer
Department of Veterans Affairs
Posted
July 16, 2026
Respond By
July 23, 2026
Identifier
36C24126Q0636
NAICS
811210, 811219
This notice details the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to award a sole source contract for recertification and maintenance services for a 10X Genomics Xenium Analyzer at the Boston VA Healthcare System. - Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Boston VA Healthcare System (PTSD Brain Bank lab) - Opportunity: Sole source contract for recertification, preventive maintenance, software upgrades, and technical support for the 10X Genomics Xenium Analyzer - OEM: 10X Genomics - Scope of Services: - Recertification and preventive maintenance of the Xenium Analyzer - Software upgrades and technical support (remote and on-site) - Inspection, diagnosis, and cost estimates for unwarranted service - Period of Performance: Three-year firm fixed price contract starting May 1, 2026 - Compliance: Contractor personnel must be badged and escorted; compliance with federal records management and confidentiality laws required - Requirements: - Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and VetCert - Verification for Veteran Small Business status by the SBA - NAICS code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) - PSC code: AN41 - This is a special notice of intent, not a solicitation; interested parties may contact the Contract Specialist for more information
Description
This is a Special Notice of intent to award on a sole source basis. This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a requirement for 10X Genomics Xenium Analyzer recertification and maintenance services for the Boston VA Healthcare System, MA. The applicable NAICS code is 811210. The PSC/FSC is AN41. The authority for this action is RFO FAR 12.102: Restricting competition and fulfills RFO FAR Part 5: Publicizing contract actions.
This is a Special notice of intent to award on a sole source basis is to satisfy the requirements of RFO FAR 5.101. All interested parties should register via SAM.gov interested vendors list. It is the responsibility of the offeror to monitor and download amendments from SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, which may be issued to this notice. In accordance with RFO FAR 52.204-7, RFO FAR 2.101, and VAAR 802.101, prospective firms must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov), and in VetCert (Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov)) databases prior to award. ((Note: In accordance with Public Law 109-461, 38 USC 8127, and NDAA 2021, all vendors claiming Small Business status in accordance with the Veteran's First Contracting Program must be VERIFIED by the Small Business Administration (SBA)). Also, to qualify for a VA contract, vendor must be vendorized by completing Form 10091 at URL Â https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/.
Interested persons may contact the Contracting Specialist via email at sebastian.freeze@va.gov regarding this procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Additional Links:Homepage of VAMC Boston