SAM #36C24426Q0934

Sole Source Bridge Contract for Beckman Coulter Laboratory Testing Equipment and Services at Philadelphia VA Medical Center

This opportunity is a sole source, 3-month bridge contract for laboratory hematology and chemistry testing at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, intended for Beckman Coulter, Inc. - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4) is the buyer - Contract covers analyzers, reagents, consumables, maintenance, training, and interface support - Required equipment includes: - 2 chemistry analyzers - 2 immunochemistry analyzers - 2 hematology analyzers (mirror image configuration) - 1 slide maker stainer - Middleware software (Remisol) with WRAPPER - Ancillary support equipment (water systems, cabinetry, interface equipment, consumables, starter kits, tables/stands) - Services include: - Equipment installation, removal, and training - Preventative maintenance and emergency repair (24/7 support, uptime guarantees) - Software and hardware upgrades at no additional cost - Continuous supply of reagents, standards, controls, and consumables (emergency delivery within 24 hours) - All equipment must be FDA-approved and meet detailed operational, technical, and hardware requirements - Vendors capable of providing equivalent solutions may submit capability statements, but Beckman Coulter is the intended provider - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - Period of performance: 3 months, with a 90-day implementation/transition period - No specific part numbers provided; quantities and requirements are detailed in the Statement of Work - Estimated contract value likely in the low to mid six figures, based on scope and equipment/services - Opportunity is for both equipment and ongoing laboratory testing services

Description

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4) intends to sole source a 3-month Bridge contract for Beckman Coulter Chemistry Testing for Philadelphia VA Medical Center. All work is to be completed in accordance with statement of work. This sole source contract will be solicited and negotiated with Beckman Coulter, Inc,250 S. Kraemer Blvd, Brea, CA 92821 under the authority of FAR 6.103-11 Single Source Justification.

See attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW).

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516. The Small Business Administration (SBA) standard is 1000 employees.

Interested vendors that can meet this requirement shall identify their interest and capability, and respond to this notice by 08/28/2026 by 4:00 PM EST. Interested vendors must send a capability statement, no more than one page in length; to include Company Name, ueiSAM Number, Socioeconomic Category, brief description of your business entities capability to handle this project at Philadelphia VA Medical Center.

This Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source is for planning purposes only. No solicitation will be made available. This is NOT a request for quotations. All information shall be provided at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be sent via email to the Contracting Specialist at christa.stine@va.gov.

Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon the responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, Contracting will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Beckman Coulter, Inc.

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