6550--FY26: Leica Bond III Reagents
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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), specifically the Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to Government Scientific Source Inc. for FY26 Leica Bond III Reagents for the Orlando Healthcare System. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1 (41 USC 3304(a)(1)), citing only one responsible source.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for the supply of Leica Bond III Reagents, which are essential in vitro diagnostic substances for the operations of the Orlando Healthcare System.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract
- Justification: Sole Source (FAR 6.302-1)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 Employees
- Published Date: March 12, 2026
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Submission & Evaluation
Vendors who believe they possess the technical capability to meet this specific need must submit a complete technical package. This package must provide clear and convincing evidence that they can satisfy the Government's requirement. Responses will be considered solely for the purpose of validating the sole source requirement. The Government will not pay for any information submitted. This is the only notice of the Government's intent to solicit and award to one source.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Benjamin Amato
- Email: benjamin.amato@va.gov