Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

    6550--(IHC) STAINING SYSTEM - MPLS

    DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
    Sol. 36C26326Q0530Special NoticeSaint Paul, MN
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Apr 10, 2026
    POSTED
    Apr 3, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    325413
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    6550
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to Roche Diagnostics Corporation for a staining system. This notice serves to inform potential vendors of the opportunity to submit capability statements, although it is not a solicitation. Responses will be reviewed to determine if competitive procurement is feasible.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    36C26326Q0530
    Notice Type
    Special Notice
    Posted Date
    April 3, 2026
    Response Deadline
    April 10, 2026
    NAICS Code
    325413AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    6550
    Primary Contact
    Robert Bennett
    State
    MN
    ZIP Code
    55101
    AI Product/Service
    product

    Description

    This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Roche Diagnostics Corporation with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because this equipment is provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer. No other third-party vendor is authorized to install or service this equipment. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 325413 and the product service code is 6550. While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands the equipment Roche Diagnostics Corporation provides is proprietary. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to Robert.bennett8@va.gov within seven calendar days after publication of this notice. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

    Key dates

    1. April 3, 2026Posted Date
    2. April 10, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    6550--(IHC) STAINING SYSTEM - MPLS is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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