The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, intends to issue a sole-source contract to EMD Millipore Corp. for reverse osmosis equipment inspection and maintenance services. This notice, under solicitation number 36C25626Q0244, is an intent to sole source due to EMD Millipore Corp. being the only responsible source capable of providing the required services for the clinical laboratory reagent water systems at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. The services will cover a base year from January 10, 2026, to January 9, 2027, and include annual maintenance, replacement of worn parts, software updates, and unlimited troubleshooting. Interested parties can submit a capabilities statement by December 27, 2025, at 8:00 AM CST to marcus.sidney@va.gov. However, the government reserves the right to proceed with a sole-source award if no viable responses demonstrating capability are received.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, issued an Intent to Sole Source Notice for Millipore Reverse Osmosis Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Services. This notice, under solicitation number 36C25626Q0244, indicates the VA's intention to award a sole-source contract to EMD Millipore Corp. for one base year, from January 10, 2026, to January 9, 2027. The services, classified under NAICS 811210, are for preventive maintenance of clinical laboratory reagent water systems at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. EMD Millipore Corp. is deemed the only responsible source due to the unique characteristics required. The contractor will conduct annual maintenance, replace worn parts, update software, and provide unlimited troubleshooting. Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement by December 27, 2025, at 8:00 AM CST to marcus.sidney@va.gov. Failure to receive viable responses may result in negotiations solely with EMD Millipore Corp. This is not a request for quotations, and verbal or facsimile responses are not accepted. All respondents must be registered with SAM.gov.