J066--Millipore Service | New Base+4 | Start: 11/23/25 Columbus VAACC
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, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a Firm-Fixed Price Contract for a Millipore Water Purification service agreement. The intended awardee is EMD MILLIPORE CORP, located in Burlington, MA. This acquisition is for the Columbus VAACC in Columbus, OH. While this is an intent to sole source, other contractors are invited to submit capabilities statements or quotations for consideration.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires full-service support for RO/DI (Reverse Osmosis/Deionization) systems used by the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services department. Services include planned maintenance, corrective actions, provision of parts and supplies, and technical support. These systems are crucial for laboratories requiring pure water for applications sensitive to bacteria and chemical contaminants, ensuring precise operational efficiency.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract
- Duration: New Base + 4 option years
- Set-Aside: Intent to Sole Source (to EMD MILLIPORE CORP)
- Product Service Code (PSC): J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Place of Performance: Columbus VAACC, 420 North James St, Columbus, OH 43219
- Response Deadline: Friday, November 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
- Published Date: November 17, 2025 (Document Posted Date)
Additional Information
This notice is published in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.2 and fulfills the FAR 5.201(b)(1) publication requirement. It is not a request for quote, and no solicitation will be made available. The government will not reimburse any costs incurred by contractors for responding to this notice.
Points of Contact
- Michael E. Groneman, Contracting Officer - Services (michael.groneman@va.gov, 513-559-3706)
- Andrew Arnst (Andrew.Arnst@va.gov)