J066--Notice of Intent to Sole Source | FY26 Services | BASE+4 | Pathology Lab Equipment Service Maintenance | 630
ID: 36C24226Q0244Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 2 (NCO 2), intends to award a sole source contract to Leica Biosystems for the preventative maintenance and repair of pathology lab equipment at the Brooklyn Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). This contract will cover services for various Leica equipment from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with the potential for four additional option years. The maintenance of this specialized laboratory equipment is critical for ensuring the operational efficiency and reliability of pathology services provided to veterans. Interested firms that believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit written notice and supporting evidence by January 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, to Contracting Officer Daniel Zielinski at daniel.zielinski@va.gov. The NAICS code for this procurement is 811210, and this notice is not a request for competitive quotes.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Daniel ZielinskiContracting Officer
    716-862-7461 x22380
    daniel.zielinski@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 (NCO 2) issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, planning to award a purchase order to Leica Biosystems for preventative maintenance and repairs of Leica pathology lab equipment at the Brooklyn VAMC Pathology Laboratory. The contract will run from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with four option years. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested firms believing they can meet the requirements may submit written notice and supporting evidence by January 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. The government reserves the right to proceed with the sole source award if no satisfactory responses are received. The NAICS code for this procurement is 811210 (Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance).
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