J065--FCS Express Software
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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) has awarded DE NOVO SOFTWARE LLC a contract for FCS Express Software for the VA San Diego Healthcare System, valued at $17,038.00. This award follows a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for proprietary software essential for flow cytometry data analysis.
Scope of Work
The contract provides limited secure access to the FCS Express Flow Cytometry software solution for 11 users (pathologists, techs, and residents) at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. This software is critical for analyzing and tracking flow cytometry data sets to ensure accurate patient reporting and support clinical lab analysis. The software has been in use since FY 2015 and is validated for departmental and facility needs. The agreement covers the yearly licensing fee for the specified period.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Award (under FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
- Awardee: DE NOVO SOFTWARE LLC (UEI RNPFT3AY4795)
- Value: $17,038.00
- Award Date: January 27, 2026
- Period of Performance: Base plus 4-year contract, with the initial year of service from April 19, 2026, to April 18, 2027.
- Place of Performance: VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 7A21 (IT and Telecom - business application software)
- NAICS Code: 51310 (Software Publishers)
Justification for Sole Source
The award was made on a sole source basis due to the proprietary nature of De Novo Software's FCS Express. The government determined that switching to an alternative system would incur considerable costs for setup, training, and implementation, making De Novo Software LLC the only capable contractor.