The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Sophion Bioscience Inc., a Small Business (SB), for the supply of consumables related to the Qube automated electrophysiology instruments. The VA seeks to procure these goods on an exclusive basis, citing the rationale that Sophion Bioscience is the only company that services, supports, and provides parts for the Qube products in North America.

The VA requires these consumables for the Qube instruments located at the VAMC West Haven facility in Connecticut. According to the department's notice, interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of July 31, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. EST if they wish to compete for this contract. However, it's important to note that this opportunity is not open to competition, as the VA has justified the sole-source approach.

The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6640. Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Keri Reeves, the Contracting Officer, can be contacted via email at keri.reeves@va.gov for any clarifications or further information.