DG10--Minneapolis VA Healthcare System FISH Workstation Software Upgrade Intent to Sole Source Notice
Overview
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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 23 intends to award a sole source contract to Applied Spectral Imaging Inc. for a FISH Workstation Software Upgrade at the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System. Interested parties must submit capabilities statements by March 25, 2026, 16:00 MT, to demonstrate their ability to provide the required services.
Purpose & Scope
The VA NCO 23 plans to award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 6.103-1/FAR Overhaul 12.102(a), citing that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The contract is for the supply and service related to a FISH Workstation Software Upgrade. This notice is not a request for quotations, and no solicitation for competitive quotes will be available.
Contract Details
- Type: Intent to Sole Source Contract
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (SBA)
- Place of Performance: Minneapolis, MN
- Product/Service Code: DG10 (Network Services Delivered As A Service)
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement. This statement must offer clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the party's capability to provide the required services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract, based on responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses will not be accepted. If no viable responses are received by the deadline, the Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with Applied Spectral Imaging Inc.
Key Deadlines & Contact
- Capabilities Statement Due: March 25, 2026, 16:00 Mountain Time
- Overall Opportunity Published Date: April 9, 2026 (Note: This date is after the response deadline)
- Point of Contact: Scott Jensen, Contracting Specialist, scott.jensen3@va.gov, 605-490-9129
Related Market Research (Sources Sought)
A separate Request for Information (RFI) was issued for market research regarding a potential procurement of FISH Station Software Upgrade at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. This RFI requested vendor information, socioeconomic status, applicable contract numbers (GSA/FSS/ECAT/NASA SEWP), product specifications, and proof of authorized distributorship. Responses to this RFI were due by March 26, 2026, 4:00 PM Mountain Time, and it was for planning purposes only, not a solicitation.