J065--SBAR Approved - Service - Beckman Flow Cytometry Maintenance - NWI
| Location: | Nebraska |
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| Posted: | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Agency: | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | 36C26326Q0491 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
- Original Published Date: Mar 20, 2026 03:19 pm CDT
- Original Response Date: Mar 31, 2026 10:00 am CDT
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Jul 08, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: J065 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
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NAICS Code:
- 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
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Place of Performance:
Department of Veterans Affairs Nebraska Western Iowa VA Healthcare System Omaha , 68105
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This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Beckman Coulter Life Sciences for maintenance of the Beckman Coulter Flow Cytometry System at the Omaha VA Health Care System. Omaha VA Medical Center requires maintenance and software update services to ensure the highest possible level of quality care will be provided to patients. This is to ensure the safety of the veterans in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) - Only One Source is capable of providing the required services of maintenance to police radios.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811210 and the service code is J065.
While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is the only vendor that can provide the requested maintenance service for the Beckman Coulter Flow Cytometry System. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to Jim Miller at james.miller4@va.gov and Curt LaRose at curt.larose@va.gov by 10:00 am (Central) March 31, 2026. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Contact Jim Miller, Contract Specialist at james.miller4@va.gov or Contracting Officer Curt LaRose at curt.larose@va.gov for information regarding this announcement.
This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Beckman Coulter Life Sciences for maintenance of the Beckman Coulter Flow Cytometry System at the Omaha VA Health Care System. Omaha VA Medical Center requires maintenance and software update services to ensure the highest possible level of quality care will be provided to patients. This is to ensure the safety of the veterans in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) - Only One Source is capable of providing the required services of maintenance to police radios.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811210 and the service code is J065.
While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is the only vendor that can provide the requested maintenance service for the Beckman Coulter Flow Cytometry System. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to Jim Miller at james.miller4@va.gov and Curt LaRose at curt.larose@va.gov by 10:00 am (Central) March 31, 2026. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Contact Jim Miller, Contract Specialist at james.miller4@va.gov or Contracting Officer Curt LaRose at curt.larose@va.gov for information regarding this announcement.
Attachments/Links
Contracting Office Address
- 316 Robert Street N Suite 506
- Saint Paul , MN 55101
- USA
Primary Point of Contact
- Jim Miller
- james.miller4@va.gov
- Phone Number Contracting Officer
- Fax Number Curt LaRose
Secondary Point of Contact
- Mar 20, 2026 03:19 pm CDTPresolicitation (Original)
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