Sole Source for Veterinary Analyzer
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 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) in Fort Detrick, MD, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with NOVA Biomedical for a NOVA Stat Profile Prime Plus VET analyzer. This is a pre-solicitation notice to identify if other sources can provide this specialized veterinary analyzer. Capability statements are due by 11:00 A.M. EST on 1 July 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for a NOVA Stat Profile Prime Plus VET analyzer, which is a specialized blood gas/electrolyte analyzer for veterinary and multi-species applications. The Government states that NOVA Biomedical is currently the only known source capable of providing this specific capability. Failure to acquire this instrument would lead to a loss of critical data, potentially rendering toxicological studies incomplete and hindering informed risk management decisions for warfighter health and safety.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Pre-solicitation for Sole Source Intent)
- Acquisition Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures
- Set-Aside: None (No set-aside restrictions)
- NAICS: 334516 (Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components And Accessories)
- Small Business Size Standard: $1,000 employees
- Published: June 16, 2026
- Capability Statements Due: 11:00 A.M. EST on 1 July 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation document exists. However, interested parties must submit technical data, including cost, sufficient to demonstrate their capability to provide the same service. All capability statements received will be considered by the Government solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A decision not to compete based on responses is at the Government's discretion.
Submission Instructions
Submit capability statements via email (using PDF, MS Word, or Excel attachments) to Brian Miller at brian.d.miller1.civ@health.mil. Phone calls will not be accepted.