6632--Notice of Intent to Sole Source VAPHS FACSMelody Cell Sorter
ID: 36C24424P0790Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS, MEDICAL LABORATORY USE (6632)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9eb7caf2a6494d0abe453f896272ac2d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 04 Office, intends to award a sole source contract to Becton, Dickinson and Company for a VAPHS Cell Sorter. This medical laboratory instrument is sought after by the Veterans Affairs Philadelphia Health Care System (VAPHS).

    The VA plans to use Simplified Acquisition Procedures to negotiate a firm, fixed-price contract with the aforementioned company. This is due to the specialized nature of the equipment required and the need to limit the sources for streamlined procurement.

    The attached Statement of Need outlines the requirement for a cell sorter instrument, consumables, and related services for VAPHS FACSMelody Cell Sorter research projects.

    This notice acts as a formal announcement of the VA's intent to sole-source the contract and is not an invitation to compete. The VA has discretion over the procurement process and will not accept calls regarding this notice.

    For clarity, the following contact information is provided for written inquiries:

    Contract Specialist: Keri Hester Email: keri.hester1@va.gov

    Please note that the VA does not accept phone calls regarding this matter. All communications must be directed to the named contact via email.

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    Keri HesterContract Specialist
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    keri.hester1@va.gov
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