SAM #36C24426Q0934

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

This notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to award a sole source 3-month bridge contract to Beckman Coulter, Inc. for laboratory testing services and equipment at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. - Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4) - Sole source vendor: Beckman Coulter, Inc. - Scope: Clinical laboratory hematology and chemistry testing - Includes analyzers, reagents, consumables, maintenance, training, and interface support - Equipment: Chemistry analyzers, immunochemistry analyzers, hematology analyzers, slide maker stainer, middleware software (Remisol), ancillary support equipment - Key requirements: - FDA-approved instruments with specific operational, technical, and hardware features - Rapid emergency supply delivery (within 24 hours) - Comprehensive service support: installation, training, preventative maintenance, emergency repair, software/hardware upgrades - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - Justification: Single source acquisition under FAR 6.103-11 to ensure continuity of laboratory services - Interested vendors capable of meeting requirements may submit capability statements - Period of performance: 3-month bridge contract, with 90-day implementation/transition for installation, training, and validation - No specific part numbers provided; quantities for main equipment listed - Estimated contract value: $250,000 - $500,000

Product Line Items: - 2 Primary Chemistry Analyzers - 2 Primary Immunochemistry Analyzers - 2 Hematology Analyzers (mirror image configuration) - 1 Slide Maker Stainer - 1 Middleware Software (Remisol) with WRAPPER - Ancillary Support Equipment (water systems, cabinetry, interface equipment, consumables, starter kits, tables/stands)

Service Line Items: - Equipment installation, removal, and training - Preventative maintenance and emergency repair service - Software and hardware upgrades - Supply of reagents, standards, controls, and consumables (including emergency delivery)

Commercial Opportunity: - Bridge contract for laboratory testing services and equipment - Potential for future competitive procurement after bridge period - Opportunity for vendors with FDA-approved laboratory analyzers and support 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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