6550--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE 36C24225Q1055
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AI-generated · Sep 09, 2025A sole-source modification to the existing Federal Supply Schedule Blanket Purchase Agreement with Beckman Coulter, Inc. is planned to continue Chemistry and Immunoassay Cost-Per-Reportable-Result (CPRR) services, extending the period of performance for one year from 10/01/2025 through 09/30/2026. One site will place orders for the full year, while all other sites will place orders for six months (10/01/2025–03/31/2026). Performance will occur at multiple VA Medical Centers nationwide.
Under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B), only one source can provide the required supplies or services at the necessary quality because they are unique or highly specialized, so a sole-source award to Beckman Coulter is anticipated. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by 09/15/2025 at 4:00 PM EST, with evidence that competition would be advantageous. The government may determine not to compete after review. No reimbursement will be provided for response costs. Note: all sites except East Orange VA Medical Center have concluded a recent competitive evaluation; information submitted will be used solely to determine whether a competitive procurement should be pursued.
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 02 intends to award a sole source as a modification to Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) V797D-70260 36C24224A0001, to Beckman Coulter, Inc., for continued Chemistry and Immunoassay Cost-Per-Reportable-Result (CPRR). The modification extends the period of performance on the FSS BPA for one year, effective 10/01/2025 through 9/30/2026. Only one site will need to establish an order for the whole concurrent year; all other sites will need to establish an order for six months, effective 10/01/2025 through 3/31/2026. Performance location addresses are listed below. This purchase will be made utilizing Federal Supply Schedule Limiting Sources in accordance with: Federal Regulation (FAR) Part 8.405-6(a)(1)(B), only one source can provide the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by September 15th, 2025, at 4:00PM (EST). Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Note: All sites except the East Orange VA Medical Center (VAMC) have concluded evaluations on a recent competitive evaluation. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed award upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 W. Kingsbridge Road Bronx, NY 10468-3904 East Orange VA Medical Center 385 Tremont Avenue East Orange, NJ 07018-1023 Castle Point VA Medical Center 41 Castle Point Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590-7004 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hospital 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose, NY 10548-1454 Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus 423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010-5011 Brooklyn VA Medical Center 800 Poly Place Brooklyn, NY 11209-7104 Northport VA Medical Center 79 Middleville Road Northport, NY 11768-2200
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