Maintenance Service Agreement for Waters Lab Analyzers at the Minneapolis VA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 awarded a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(2): only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements and under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B): only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. A copy of this redacted J&A is attached.
See attached document: P03 FAR 13.5 Sole Source Justification.
See attached document: P03 FAR Part 8.405-6 Limited Source Justification.