AB25--36C25925Q0042 | Research Lab Bruker Nanostring nCounter PM | Denver
ID: 36C25925Q0042Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

COMMUNITY & REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT R&D SVCS; AREA & REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIP (AB25)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to execute a sole-source procurement for maintenance services of the Nanostring nCounter SPRINT System at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. This procurement is justified under FAR guidelines, as Nanostring Technologies is the only authorized provider capable of fulfilling the specialized maintenance needs required for this unique equipment. The maintenance services are critical for ensuring the operational efficiency and reliability of the nCounter SPRINT System, which plays a significant role in the VA's research and diagnostic capabilities. Interested vendors who believe they can provide these maintenance services must submit their written notice to the Contracting Officer, Alejandra Sierra, via email by 8:00 AM MDT on November 12, 2024, along with supporting evidence of their capabilities. The applicable NAICS Code is 811210, with a size standard of $34 million.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alejandra SierraContracting Officer
    (303) 712-5715
    Alejandra.Sierra@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to execute a sole-source procurement for maintenance of the Nanostring nCounter SPRINT System at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. This decision is justified by the unique nature of the services required, as Nanostring Technologies is the only authorized provider capable of fulfilling these specialized maintenance needs, per FAR guidelines. A notification for potential vendors to challenge this sole-source determination is included, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for November 12, 2024. Vendors must substantiate their capability to provide such maintenance in detail. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 811210, with a size standard of $34 million. Responses will be reviewed at the discretion of the VA, which has the ultimate authority in determining whether competitive options will be pursued. The primary goal of this notice is to inform potential interested parties of the planned acquisition while clearly indicating that no competitive bids are sought at this time.
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