Intent to Sole Source
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 Minneapolis VA Medical Center, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Flow Cytometer Wash Assistants. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract with option periods to BD Bioscience. While this is not a request for competitive proposals, other responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements for consideration. Responses are due by April 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the provision of Flow Cytometer Wash Assistants to support operations at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price type with potential option periods.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Firm Fixed Price with option periods)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source intent)
- Response Due: April 11, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 10, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is for market research purposes. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with BD Bioscience under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. However, responsible sources who believe they can meet the requirements may submit a capability statement. The agency will consider these statements, but the determination not to compete this proposed contract remains solely at the Government's discretion. Information received will be retained as market research.
Additional Notes
Capability statements must establish bona-fide capabilities and include the System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity ID (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and documentation proving the vendor is an authorized distributor/reseller. All offerors must have an active registration in SAM at www.sam.gov.