J065--Film Maintenance (Biofire) | Base 3OY's | Start: 3/1/26 Intent to Sole Source
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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 10, intends to negotiate a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract for a Biofire Film Array service agreement. The intended awardee is BIOFIRE DIAGNOSTICS LLC. This acquisition is for the Columbus VAACC, Ohio. While this is an intent to sole source and not a request for quote, other contractors may submit capabilities statements or quotations for consideration. Responses are due by February 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers a service agreement for Biofire Film Array maintenance. The specific services entail ensuring the operational readiness and support for the Biofire Film Array system at the Columbus VAACC facility.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Contract
- Period of Performance: Base 3 years, with an anticipated start date of March 1, 2026.
- Intended Awardee: BIOFIRE DIAGNOSTICS LLC (UEI: TBBNREFT3LD3)
- Place of Performance: Columbus VAACC, 420 N James Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
Sole Source Intent & Response Information
The Government intends to award this contract to BIOFIRE DIAGNOSTICS LLC in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.2. This notice satisfies the publication requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1). This is not a request for quote, and no solicitation document will be made available. However, in accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), contractors may submit a capabilities statement or quotation, which will be considered by the agency. The government will not pay for any costs incurred by responses to this notice.
Submission & Deadlines
- Response Due: Friday, February 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Submission Method: Via email to Michael Groneman, Contracting Officer (Michael.Groneman@va.gov), and Andrew Arnst, Contract Specialist (Andrew.Arnst@va.gov).
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Michael E. Groneman (michael.groneman@va.gov, 513-559-3706)
- Contract Specialist: Andrew Arnst (Andrew.Arnst@va.gov)