6640--RNA Scope 36C24125Q0893

Pre-Solicitation Notice of intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with: BIO-TECHNE SALES CORPORATION 614 MCKINLEY PLACE NE MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413-2610 EF7GFHEAB426 This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award RNA Scope located at the VAMC Providence, RI. BIO-TECHNE SALES CORPORATION is the Exclusive/Sole source vendor specializing in advanced scientific RNA Scope-ISH manufacturing supporting research goals. The contractor will provide the required equipment. Since the intent is to procure this on a sole source basis, no solicitation will be posted to Contracting Opportunities SAM.gov. The authority for this action is FAR 6.302.1-1 Only One Responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The NAICS 334516. The size standard is 1,000 employees. The PSC/FSC is 6640. Interested persons may contact the Contracting Specialist by email at andrew.simard@va.gov regarding this procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Response must be received by 09/26/2025 NLT 10:00am EST.