6550--Helios ANA Testing Supplies Service
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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) 22, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Phadia US Inc. for ANA testing reagents, supplies, consumables, and service maintenance for the existing Helios system at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS). This NOI is for informational purposes, inviting interested parties to demonstrate their capability to provide these services competitively. Responses are due by February 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide a Helios Gold preventive maintenance and service plan for one year, ensuring a 98% uptime guarantee. Key service requirements include:
- On-site/priority response within 24-36 business hours (excluding weekends/holidays).
- Unlimited on-site service visits with labor and travel included.
- Parts and consumables included (unless an Excluded Item).
- Telephone support and one free operator training slot.
- Two preventive maintenance visits per year with kits.
- Provision of only standard new or like-new parts of current manufacture, with manufacturer's warranty.
- Contractor responsibility for disposing of replaced parts and bringing all necessary equipment/supplies.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: One (1) year
- Procurement Method: Sole Source Award under FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), due to Phadia US Inc. being the exclusive U.S. distributor of AESKU products (the Helios system manufacturer).
- NAICS Code: 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing)
- SBA Size Standard: 1,250 Employees
- Product Service Code: 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets)
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a formal solicitation or request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available. Interested parties must submit a capability statement demonstrating clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government retains sole discretion on whether to compete this action.
SDVOSB/VOSB respondents are encouraged to provide proof of Veteran Small Business Certification and acknowledge understanding of FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Sub-Contracting).
Deadlines & Contact
- Response Deadline: February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time
- Submission Email: Samuel.Han@va.gov (Subject line: "36C26226Q0371 – ANA Testing Supplies and Service on Helios System")
- Primary Contact: Samuel Han, Contract Specialist, Samuel.Han@va.gov, 562-766-2314