6515--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - BD FACSLyric Systems - West Roxbury VAMC
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 1, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of BD FACSLyric IVD Flow Cytometry Systems for the VA Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury VAMC. The VA intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD). This is NOT a request for quotes. Interested parties may submit evidence demonstrating their capability to meet the requirement competitively by June 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This procurement includes two BD FACSLyric 3L12C Instrument US IVD units (Model 663518), high-performance flow cytometers designed for enhanced resolution of dim and rare cell populations. The acquisition also covers:
- Associated hardware: Computer bundles, printers, monitors, and barcode scanners.
- Consumables: Extended use tanks, universal loader options, various tube racks, CST beads, dilution buffer, clean solution, sheath fluid, and a comprehensive range of BD FC Beads (e.g., BV711, BV786, APC-H7, V500-C, V450, BV605, APC-R700).
- Software components: Assurity Linc RSS v6.0, FACSuite Multitest assays (4c and 6c), and FACS Workflow Manager v1.2.
- Services: Implementation and one-year renewal services for the FACS Workflow Manager.
Rationale for Sole Source
The decision to sole source to BD is based on the full compatibility of the new BD FACSLyric systems with the VA's existing BD instruments, software, and antibodies. This ensures operational continuity, eliminates the need to replace current reagents or revalidate established testing protocols, and prevents extensive staff retraining, significant disruption to testing throughput, and delays in critical patient reporting.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Intended Awardee: Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Place of Performance: VA Boston Healthcare System, 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132
- Product Service Code: 6515 - Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
Submission & Response
This notice is for informational purposes only. The Government may consider responses if they provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous and that an alternative source can meet the agency's specific requirements. All information received will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is appropriate. No reimbursement will be made for costs incurred in preparing a response.
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Time
- Contact: Dewan Britton, Contract Specialist, Dewan.Britton@va.gov, 910-341-5300