J066--NCPTSD Aurora Evo flow cytometer
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241), has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to negotiate a sole-source contract with Cytek Biosciences for an Aurora Evo flow cytometer system. This is not a solicitation, but a notice of intent under FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), citing "Only one Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Interested parties capable of meeting the requirement are invited to contact the Contracting Specialist. Responses are due by June 16, 2026, 9:00 AM ET.
Opportunity Details
The VA requires a full-spectrum flow cytometer system for processing pre-clinical and clinical research samples at the White River Junction VA Healthcare System. This equipment will support ongoing research into the immunological consequences of neurotrauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, aiming to enhance research productivity and ensure reproducible findings.
The required items include:
- Aurora Evo 67 Channel System
- Training
- Basic Start-up Kit
- Installation
- Labor Care service agreement
- Shipping (costs must be included in quotes)
Contractor-trained and certified technicians are required for installation and warranty maintenance, as VA staff do not possess these certifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice / Sources Sought
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- PSC Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: June 16, 2026, 9:00 AM ET
- Published: June 9, 2026
Action Items
Interested persons should contact Ophelia Wilson, Contract Specialist, via email at ophelia.wilson@va.gov regarding this procurement. The VA will determine, at its sole discretion, whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice.
Additional Notes
The notice includes detailed clauses on Records Management, emphasizing that all deliverables and electronic information are the property of the U.S. Government. Contractors must comply with federal and agency records management policies, including those related to the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Freedom of Information Act, and obtain approval for any sub-contractual relationships requiring disclosure of contract-related information.