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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on May 26, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

6515--Histostar Embedding Center

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36C24826Q0731Federal

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The James A. Haley VA Medical Center intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Fisher Healthcare for the replacement and support of the Histostar Embedding Center currently installed at the facility. Fisher Healthcare is uniquely qualified as the sole authorized provider able to supply, install, and repair this specific equipment without compromising its certification, warranty, operational reliability, or compliance with federal healthcare facility requirements. The company’s factory-trained, certified technicians possess the specialized expertise essential for maintaining the system’s integrity and adherence to relevant codes. This procurement specifically covers the card scanners and installation at the medical center located in Tampa, Florida, under NAICS code 334516, with a size standard of 1000 employees. This notice is not a solicitation for quotes but invites interested parties with the capability and qualifications to submit statements by 11:00 AM EST on June 1, 2026, via email to the contracting officer, Katrina Tavares. The government will evaluate any responses received but reserves the right to proceed with the sole-source negotiation with Fisher Healthcare if no acceptable submissions are made. The decision to forego competitive bidding rests solely with the government, ensuring continuity of service and preservation of the system’s certification and warranty.

General Info

Sole-source contract with Fisher Healthcare for Histostar Embedding Center replacement and support.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

FL

Set-Aside

NONE

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Sole Source Notice for Histostar Embedding Center Replacement - 36C24826Q0731

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA
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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)
Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA
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Katrina TavaresContracting Officer

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In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, the James A. Haley VA Medical Center intends to negotiate a sole-source award with **Fisher Healthcare**, located at 4500 Turnberry Dr. Hanover Park, IL 60133. Fisher Healthcare is the sole provider authorized to supply and support the replacement of the Histostar Embedding Center services currently installed at the facility. Due to the nature of this system, no other vendor is qualified to provide or install compatible replacement components or perform associated repairs without compromising the integrity, certification, and warranty of the system. Fisher Healthcare technicians are factory-trained and certified to carry out repairs and ensure compliance with all federal healthcare facility requirements. Their unique expertise and authorization are necessary to maintain the system's operational reliability, code compliance, and warranty status. Therefore, Fisher Healthcare is recommended as the sole source provider for the replacement and repair of the Histostar Embedding Center and associated system components, ensuring continuity of service, adherence to code, and protection of the system s certification status. This requirement covers the card scanners and installation at the James A. Haley VA Medical Center, located at **13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612**. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is **334516**, with a size standard of **1000 employees**. **This notice of intent is not a request for quotations.** Interested parties that believe they possess the capability and qualifications to meet these requirements may identify their interest and submit capability statements. All submissions must be received no later than **11:00 AM EST on June 1st, 2026**. Information submitted in response to this notice will be provided at no cost or obligation to the Government.  No formal solicitation will be issued. Interested parties must submit their information by email to Katrina Tavares, Contracting Officer, at **katrina.tavares@va.gov**. Responses received will be evaluated; however, the Government reserves the right to proceed with the sole-source negotiation with Fisher Healthcare if no acceptable responses are received. The determination not to compete this proposed procurement is at the sole discretion of the Government.