J065--Biomerieux Service Agreement | Base 1 OY Intent to Sole Source
Overview
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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), Network Contracting Office 10, intends to negotiate a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract with Biomerieux for a BioFire Service Agreement. This acquisition is for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. This Special Notice is not a request for quote, but contractors may submit capabilities statements or quotations for consideration.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a BioFire Service Agreement to support operations at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is J065, covering Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies. The NAICS Code is 811210.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (intended sole source)
- Intended Awardee: Biomerieux, 100 Rodolphe Street, Durham, NC 27712 (UEI: HCNVCMEG9NL6)
- Set-Aside: None specified (due to sole source intent)
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time
- Published Date: March 17, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This notice satisfies FAR 5.201(b)(1) for publishing proposed contract actions and is not a request for quote. However, in accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), contractors may submit a capabilities statement or quotation. These submissions will be considered by the agency. The government will not reimburse any costs incurred by contractors in responding to this notice.
Contact Information
Responses and inquiries should be directed to Christopher Council, Contracting Officer, via email at Christopher.Council@va.gov.