N066--Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C25026Q0060Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (N066)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2031e685550b42dbb2b051040e533e30/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, intends to award a sole-source contract to Waters Chromatography Division for the deinstallation and reinstallation of an LCMS 6460 Triple Quad System, also known as a Waters Mass Spectrometer. This procurement is being pursued under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, citing FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sole-source negotiation when only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements. The equipment is critical for the agency's operations, and the government believes that Waters Chromatography is uniquely qualified to fulfill this need. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals by October 24, 2025, at 12 PM EST, via email to Jennifer Nowak at Jennifer.Nowak@va.gov; however, the government will not pay for any information submitted, and the decision to not compete is at the government's discretion.

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    Jennifer NowakContract Specialist
    Please email any questions or responses.
    Jennifer.Nowak@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, intends to award a sole-source contract to Waters Chromatography Div. for the deinstallation and reinstallation of an LCMS 6460 Triple Quad System, also known as a Waters Mass Spectrometer. This action is being pursued under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, citing FAR 6.302-1, which permits sole-source negotiation when only one responsible source can meet agency requirements. The associated NAICS code is 811210. While this is not a request for competitive proposals, responsible sources may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations demonstrating their ability to fulfill the requirement. The deadline for responses is October 24, 2025, at 12 PM EST, via email to Jennifer Nowak at Jennifer.Nowak@va.gov. The government will not pay for submitted information, and the decision to not compete is at its sole discretion.
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