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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on June 2, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

6515--Sources Sought - BD FACSLyric Systems - West Roxbury VAMC

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36C24126Q0539Federal

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6515--New Base+4 Hologic Genesis Processors Service Agreement (VA-26-00073009)The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 12 at the Great Lakes Acquisition Center, plans to enter into a single source procurement with Adaptive Technology Resources, Inc. for Custom Bed Controllers. This acquisition is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b), which allows for a non-competitive procurement process. Although the government intends to award the contract without competition, other interested entities may express their interest and capabilities by submitting a response by June 22, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. CST. Responses received will be considered to determine whether to proceed with a competitive procurement, but the decision to do so remains at the sole discretion of the government. No solicitation documents are currently available, and the government will not cover any costs incurred during the preparation of responses. This opportunity falls under the North American Industry Classification System code 339112, which pertains to small businesses engaged in Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. All questions or comments related to this notice should be directed via email to Vernise L. Newton, the contract specialist, by the stated deadline with the subject line referencing the Notice of Intent from SAM.gov. The contract referenced in this notice is titled "6515--New Base+4 Hologic Genesis Processors Service Agreement (VA-26-00073009)" and was posted on June 16, 2026, with responses due by the end of June 22, 2026. The contracting office is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 1 in Boston, Massachusetts, intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed price contract to Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) for the procurement of BD FACSLyric IVD Flow Cytometry Systems. This contract involves the purchase of two BD FACSLyric 3L12C Instrument US IVD units along with related computer bundles, printers, monitors, barcode scanners, reagents, software licenses, and support services for the VA Boston Healthcare System’s Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. The equipment is designed for high-performance flow cytometry with enhanced resolution, enabling precise analysis of rare or dim cell populations. The sole-source justification is based on the BD FACSLyric systems’ full compatibility with the VA’s existing BD instruments, software, and reagents, which avoids costly workflow disruptions, revalidation of testing protocols, and extensive staff retraining. Transitioning to another manufacturer would significantly impact testing throughput and delay critical patient results. The Government has provided a deadline for interested parties to demonstrate their capability to fulfill the contract, but maintains full discretion over whether to open this procurement to competition. The delivery location is the VA Boston Healthcare System in West Roxbury, Massachusetts.

General Info

Sole-source contract awarded to BD for two FACSLyric flow cytometry systems and related supplies.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

NAICS

339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury, ME, 02132, USA

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NONE

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source - BD FACSLyric Systems - 36C24126Q0539

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Sources Sought - BD FACSLyric Systems - West Roxbury VAMC - 36C24126Q0539

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeTOGUS, ME, 04330, USA
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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)
Office AddressTOGUS, ME, 04330, USA
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Dewan BrittonContract Specialist

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1. PURPOSE The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 1, is conducting market research to identify sources capable of providing BD FACSLyric IVD Flow Cytometry Systems and associated components for use by the VA Boston Healthcare System, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. This notice is issued in accordance with FAR Part 10 Market Research and does not constitute a solicitation or request for quotes.
2. BACKGROUND The VA requires two BD FACSLyric 3L12C Instrument US IVD units (model 663518) and associated hardware, software, consumables, and workflow components necessary to support clinical flow cytometry operations. The new systems must integrate seamlessly with the VA s existing BD instruments, antibodies, and software platforms to maintain testing continuity, avoid revalidation of established protocols, and prevent operational disruption.
3. SUMMARY OF REQUIRED ITEMS Required items include but are not limited to: BD FACSLyric 3L12C instruments, computer bundles, monitors, printers, barcode scanners, extended-use tanks, loader options, tube racks, CST beads, buffers, cleaning solutions, assay modules, workflow manager software, licenses, and support services.
4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES Product # Description Qty U/I 663518 00382906635181 FACSLyric 3L12C Instrument USIVD 2 EA 667228 00382906672285 Computer Bundle Z2SFFG9 Lyric US IVD 2 EA 665425 00382906654250 Assy Printer HP Color LaserJet Pro 2 EA 664872 00382906648723 Monitor Desktop Display 27 Inch 2 EA 663058 00382906630582 Scanner Barcode 2D 2 EA 651158 00382906511584 BD FACSLyric Extended Use Tanks 2 EA 662879 00382906628794 FACS Universal Loader Option US 2 EA 651314 00382906513144 Assembly Tube Rack 30 2 EA 651319 00382906513199 Assembly Tube Rack 40 2 EA 662413 00382906624130 CST beads 50T IVD 2 EA 661614 00382906616142 FC Bead Dilution Buffer 2 EA 340345 00382903403455 BD FACS Clean Solution 5L 2 EA 99-30211-00 BD FACSflow Sheath Fluid 20L 2 EA 662961 00382906629616 Kit FC Beads 7 Color US IVD 2 EA 661629 00382906616296 BD FC Beads BV711 2 EA 661630 00382906616302 BD FC Beads BV786 2 EA 340334 00382903403349 Trucount Absolute Counting Tubes US IVD 2 EA 661621 00382906616210 BD FC Beads APC-H7 2 EA 661624 00382906616241 BD FC Beads V500-C 2 EA 661623 00382906616234 BD FC Beads V450 2 EA 661626 00382906616265 BD FC Beads BV605 2 EA 661625 00382906616258 BD FC Beads APC-R700 2 EA 664017 00382906640178 Software Assurity Linc RSS v6.0 2 EA 664236 00382906642363 Module FACSuiteMutlitest 4c Assay US IVD 2 EA 664237 00382906642370 Module FACSuiteMultitest 6c Assay US IVD 2 EA 664011 00382906640116 Kit Software FACS Workflow Manager v1.2 1 EA 664014 00382906640147 Assy Cert Workflow Mgr Connect License 1 EA 667968 00382906679680 Computer Bundle Z2SFFG9 Workflow Mgr 1 EA 662758 Workflow Mgr Hardware Service w/Onsite 1 EA 653775 FACS Workflow Manager Implementation 1 EA 667985 00382906679857 Renew 1-year BD FWM software 2 EA 667986 00382906679864 Renew 1-year Connection license 2 EA
5. DELIVERY LOCATION VA Boston Healthcare System 1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132
6. REQUESTED CAPABILITY INFORMATION The Government seeks capability information from sources able to supply the specified equipment for VISN 1, including whether the equipment and associated components offered are domestic or non-domestic in origin. Vendors should briefly summarize their technical capability, relevant experience, delivery capacity, business size or socioeconomic status, and ability to comply with applicable trade or country-of-origin requirements.
7. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS Responses should include company name, SAM UEI, business size classification, evidence of capability to provide all required BD FACSLyric items, authorization documentation (if applicable), delivery timeframes, and any other relevant information.
8. DISCLAIMER This is NOT a solicitation. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing a response. Responses will be used to determine whether a competitive procurement is appropriate.
9. RESPONSE SUBMISSION All responses shall be submitted electronically to: Dewan Britton, Contract Specialist Email: Dewan.Britton@va.gov