J066--Bio-Rad chromatography system maintenance & service
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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) 20, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources for a maintenance and service agreement for a Bio-Rad Next Gen Chromatography system at the Boise VA Medical Center in Boise, ID. This is not a solicitation, but aims to determine the appropriate acquisition method. Responses are due March 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a maintenance and service agreement for a Bio-Rad Next Gen Chromatography system used by Research Services at the Boise VAMC for protein purification. The scope includes:
- One annual preventative maintenance visit.
- Unlimited on-site repair visits, including all parts, labor, and travel expenses.
- All replacement parts must be Bio-Rad OEM and services must be performed by Bio-Rad trained and authorized personnel to maintain existing warranties.
- Work will be performed during normal Boise VAMC business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM), excluding federal holidays.
- The contractor will have intermittent, escorted access to the system only during scheduled visits and will not require access to the hospital's computer network, patient information, or routine access to VA facilities. No background investigation is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought Notice (for market research)
- Intended Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Place of Performance: Boise VAMC, Research Building #117, 500 W. Fort Street, Boise, ID 83702.
- Anticipated Duration: The Sources Sought Notice text states a base plus two option years, while the Statement of Work and delivery schedule indicate a base plus four option years. This discrepancy should be noted.
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
- Response Due: March 26, 2026, 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Published Date: March 12, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must respond via email to Nazanin Kreiner at Nazanin.kreiner@va.gov. Responses should include:
- Company name, address, SAM UEI, and business size.
- Point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address.
- Indication of whether services are offered on a current GSA Federal Supply Schedule, NASA SEWP, or any other Federal contract.
- Indication of whether the proposed system is manufactured in the United States.
- No telephone inquiries will be accepted.
Additional Notes
This is solely a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government is not obligated to award a contract or pay for information provided. Information received will be treated as proprietary.