SAM #36C24126Q0690

Sole Source Procurement: Tecan Fluent 780 Automated Liquid Handler for Boston VA Medical Center

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement for advanced laboratory automation at the Boston VA Medical Center. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1), Boston VA Medical Center - Contracting Officer: Lauren Reed-Smart - OEM and Vendor: - TECAN US, Inc. (OEM and sole vendor) - Products Requested: - Tecan Fluent 780 Automated Liquid Handler - Includes all necessary components for full operational capability - Quantity: 1 unit - No specific part number provided - Services Requested: - Installation of the Tecan Fluent 780 Automated Liquid Handler at Boston VA Medical Center - Unique Requirements: - Sole source justification: Only TECAN US, Inc. can meet VA research compliance needs - Not open for competition; justified under FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source) - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - PSC/FSC: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies)

Description

Pre-solicitation Notice of Intent to Sole Source Pre-Solicitation Notice of intent to award a sole source contract.  This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with:   

TECAN US, INC 9401 GLOBE CENTER DRIVE SUITE 140 MORRISVILLE, NC 27560 UEI: EMSJF133EBY9

This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to purchase the TECAN Fluent 780 Automated Liquid Handler, along with all necessary components for full operational capability and installation from TECAN US, Inc, to be installed at VAMC Boston, MA. TECAN US. Inc, is the only company who can provide the system and installation that meets all the needs of VAMC Boston to maintain VA research compliance. Since the intent is to procure this on a sole source basis, no solicitation will be posted to Contracting Opportunities SAM.gov.

The authority for this action is FAR 6.302.1-1 Only One Responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.   The NAICS 334516. The size standard is 1000 employees. The PSC/FSC is 6640.         Interested persons may contact the Contract Specialist by email at lauren.reed-smart@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.  

Response must be received by 09/03/2026 NLT 11:00am EST.

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