J065--NEW - Lab Analyzers | Full-Service Maintenance
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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 (NCO) 17, intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract on a sole source basis to Beckman Coulter, Inc. This contract is for full-service maintenance of lab analyzers at the Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) in Dallas, TX. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, not a request for proposals. However, other responsible sources may submit capability statements. Responses are due by February 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive maintenance services for the U481-10 CHEMISTRY ANALYZER AU480 (Serial number 2019072822). Services include:
- Repairs, preventative maintenance (PM), and calibrations.
- Defective part replacement.
- All work must be performed by OEM-trained and certified engineers or technicians.
- All replacement parts must be certified new and sourced from the original manufacturer.
- The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, transportation, expertise, tools, test equipment, and materials.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Sole Source Justification: 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, citing Beckman Coulter, Inc. as the only known responsible source capable of providing OEM-certified support, parts, and services for their equipment.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Place of Performance: Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), 4500 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for quotations or proposals, and a contract will not be awarded based on responses. However, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation to demonstrate their ability to meet all requirements and OEM specifications, and to show a more advantageous alternative to the Government.
- Submission Method: Email only to Ognian D. Ivanov (ognian.ivanov@va.gov).
- Required Content: Sufficient documentation demonstrating ability to meet requirements and OEM specifications.
- Important: Do NOT use the "Interested Vendors List" on SAM.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Response Deadline
- Responses are due by February 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
- If no affirmative written response is received by this date, a contract will be issued to Beckman Coulter, Inc. without further notice.