SAM #36C26326R0072

Sole Source Procurement of BD Flow Cytometry Reagents and Supplies for Minneapolis VA Health Care System

This procurement opportunity is for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System's ongoing need for flow cytometry reagents and related supplies, with a sole source contract intended for Becton, Dickinson & Company (BD). - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, Minneapolis VA Health Care System - OEM Highlight: - Becton, Dickinson & Company (BD) is the sole manufacturer and distributor for all requested reagents and supplies - Products/Services Requested: - Over 70 unique BD flow cytometry reagents and related consumables - Includes antibodies, isotype controls, bead kits, sheath fluid, cleaning solutions, and instrument-specific accessories - All products are compatible with BD FACSCanto and BD FACSLyric flow cytometers and BD FACS Lyse Wash Assistants - Examples of high-volume items: - CD45 APC-Cy7 2D1 ASR (60 units, part number 348805) - CD45 V500C (2D1) (60 units, part number 647450) - BD FACSFlow Sheath Fluid 20L (60 units, part number 342003) - BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer (20 units, part number 563794) - Multiple antibody reagents (e.g., CD3, CD8, CD19, CD20, CD56, etc.) in various fluorochrome conjugations - BD FACSDiva CS&T Research Beads Kit, BD Multitest 6-Color TBNK w/ Trucount, and other specialized kits - Shipping and instrument consumables (e.g., filter assemblies, waste tank caps) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only BD reagents and supplies will be accepted due to compatibility and performance requirements - No substitutions or alternative brands will be considered - Estimated annual quantities are specified for each item, supporting continuous clinical laboratory operations - The contract is structured as a 5-year indefinite delivery agreement, ensuring uninterrupted supply

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 6.103-1/FAR Overhaul 12.102(a) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements to Becton, Dickinson & Company, to provide Flow Cytometry Reagents for the Minneapolis VA. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement no later than August 20th, 2026 at 16:30 CT. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement, Notice of Intent. If after August 20th, 2026 no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with Becton, Dickinson & Company. This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted.

All responses must be received by 16:30 PM CST on Thursday, August 20th, 2026.

Responses shall be submitted electronically to Traci Johannes via email at traci.johannes@va.gov. Fax responses and Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

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