J066--NANOSTRING SERVICE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Overview
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Original Source
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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), VISN 17 Network Contracting Office, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a NANOSTRING SERVICE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT for the Dallas Texas Health Care System. The VA intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to Bruker Spatial Biology, Inc., as they are deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required unique and highly specialized services. This is not a request for competitive quotations. Interested parties who believe they can fulfill this requirement must submit supporting evidence by February 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
This contract covers essential service maintenance, repairs, and ongoing service for specific equipment within the Pathology and Laboratory Department at the Dallas Texas Health Care System. The equipment includes:
- Geomx System (Part # 2106G0279)
- Sprint System (Part # 2103P0347)
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: April 10, 2026, to April 9, 2027
- Product Service Code (PSC): J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 811210
Set-Aside & Justification
This is a sole source acquisition with no set-aside, conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 (Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Services) and FAR 12.102(a). The Contracting Officer has determined that only Bruker Spatial Biology, Inc. can provide the required services due to their unique and highly specialized nature, based on market research.
Submission Requirements
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement must submit supporting evidence demonstrating their capability. This evidence must include a letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) stating that the vendor is an authorized distributor, as per VAAR 852.212-71.
Response & Contact
- Submission Deadline: February 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST
- Submission Email: Teresa.Arzola@va.gov
- Contact: Teresa Arzola, Contract Specialist, Teresa.Arzola@va.gov, 210.740.3729
Evaluation
Responses received will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. The government retains full discretion in its decision not to compete this proposed procurement. No subcontracting opportunities are anticipated.