Contract

J066--Intent to Solicit From Single Source FACSLyric and FACSLoader Service Agreement

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF / VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Location: HAMPTON, VA
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 4 days (Jul 22, 2026)
Posted: Jul 16, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)
NAICS code: 811210

What this contract is for

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a single source contract with Becton Dickinson and Company (BD), annual service agreement for the BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometry System Equipment specifically BD FACSLyric and FACSLoader Lab Equipment Services in support of the at Central Virginia VA Health Care System, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond VA 23249. This annual service agreement is to support Period of Performance will be for a base and two option years. Justification for this sole source procurement is in accordance with 41 U.S.C.Â 1901, implemented by FAR 12.102 ("Restricting Competition") and FAR Table 12 1 authority citations, based on a only one responsible source rationale. Competition is restricted to ensure compatibility and seamless integration with existing BD Lyric Flow Cytometers and software which are currently in use at the medical center. The auto loaders are integral to the existing BD equipment system and are controlled by the BD software that comes with the BD Lyric Flow Cytometers. The contract will be a firm fixed-price purchase order. The Government anticipates award of the contract no later than July 31, 2026. Description: Becton Dickinson FACSLyric and FACSLoader Lab Equipment Services (Flow CytometrySystem) All responses must be submitted by email to: [email protected] The subject line of the email must include: 36C24626Q0767 FACSLyric and FACSLoader Lab Equipment Service Agreement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available, and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any business that believes it can meet these requirements and possesses relevant past experience, and expertise may give written notice. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to...

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