ContractSpecial Notice

J065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Biomeriuex Equipment Service Contract

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS• 36C24126Q0057

Response Deadline

Nov 10, 2025

Deadline passed

Days Remaining

Closed

Set-Aside

Full & Open

Notice Type

Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a four-year Firm-Fixed-Price service contract for the maintenance of Biomerieux laboratory analyzer equipment, specifically for the VA Manchester Medical Center. This contract will encompass essential services such as replacement parts, technical support, software updates, and corrective maintenance to ensure the continued functionality of the Biomerieux systems deployed across multiple VISN-1 medical facilities. As the original manufacturer, Biomerieux is the sole source capable of providing the specialized support required for this proprietary equipment. Interested parties must respond by November 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, demonstrating their capabilities to compete for this procurement, with the projected period of performance running from November 22, 2025, to November 21, 2029. For further inquiries, contact Dewan Britton at Dewan.Britton@va.gov or call 910-341-5300 ext. 3931.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

811210

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

PSC Code

J065

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Solicitation Documents

2 Files

SOW - Biomeriuex Equipment Service Contract.docx

Word•29 KB•Nov 3, 2025

AI Summary

The Manchester VA Medical Center seeks a qualified contractor for service and support of its Biomerieux Immunoassay Analyzer Laboratory device, used for PCR testing. The contract aims to maintain, upgrade, service, and support the equipment, including replacement parts, telephone support, software and hardware support, and continuing education for VA staff. The performance period includes a base year from November 2025 to November 2026, with three optional years extending to November 2029. Services will be performed at the Manchester VA Medical Center. The scope of work includes repairs during normal VA business hours (8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday), with a 16-business-hour on-site response time, no-cost telephone technical support, and next-day repair parts delivery. Preventive maintenance must be coordinated to minimize patient care impact. The contractor will provide all software updates at no extra cost and assist with identified software/network vulnerabilities. Detailed service documentation, including dates, equipment details, work performed, and test results, must be provided within three business days of each service call.

36C24126Q0057.docx

Word•17 KB•Nov 3, 2025

AI Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN-1, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a four-year Firm-Fixed-Price service agreement. This contract, with solicitation number 36C24126Q0057, is for the maintenance of Biomerieux laboratory analyzer equipment, including replacement parts, labor, technical support, software updates, and corrective maintenance. Biomerieux is identified as the sole source due to their proprietary ownership as the original manufacturer and developer of the equipment and software. The services are required for Biomerieux systems deployed across multiple VISN-1 medical facilities, with a primary service location at VA Manchester, NH. The projected period of performance is from November 22, 2025, to November 21, 2029. Interested parties may respond to this notice by November 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, providing clear evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. The Government maintains discretion in considering responses and determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.