J065--Cell Sorter Preventive Maintenance
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) is conducting market research for Preventive Maintenance Services for a BD FACSJazz Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. An amendment has removed the requirement for contractors to be authorized BD Biosciences service providers and extended the response deadline to May 4, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought notice aims to identify businesses capable of providing preventative maintenance inspections, including evaluation, calibration, alignment, lubrication, and necessary part replacements for the specified cell sorter. The contractor will be responsible for providing all parts for repairs. This is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation.
Key Changes (Amendment 0001)
- The previous requirement for the contractor to be an authorized service provider for BD Biosciences has been removed.
- The offer due date has been extended.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: The VA is mandated to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). If insufficient SDVOSB responses are received, alternate set-asides or full and open competition may be considered.
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT
- Published: April 27, 2026 (Amendment Date)
- Place of Performance: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA 90073
Submission Requirements
Responses must be emailed to Ositadima.ndubizu@va.gov and include:
- Company Name, Address, Point of Contact
- Business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Large Business)
- Confirmation of small business status under NAICS code 811210 (Size Standard: $34 million)
- Existing federal contract information (GSA FSS, SEWP, NAC, etc.), if applicable
- Confirmation if referenced items/solutions are available on existing schedules/contracts
- General pricing for products/solutions
- A capability statement verifying ability to perform the work.
Eligibility & Notes
- All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
- SDVOSB or VOSB must be registered in the VA VetBiz Registry.
- This notice does not obligate the government to award a contract, and responses will not be considered adequate for a future solicitation. No sub-contracting opportunities are anticipated.