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6640--Aerospray Hematology Slide Stainer

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36C26326P0675Federal

Submission Closed08/21/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to ELITechGroup Inc. for an Aerospray Hematology Slide Stainer. This action is being taken under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) because the vendor is identified as the only authorized source for their proprietary equipment within the geographic region capable of meeting the statement of work at a fair and reasonable price. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 334516 and product service code 6640, with performance taking place in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Although this is a notice of intent for a sole source award and not a formal solicitation, the government is allowing interested vendors to submit capability statements to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. Interested firms must provide detailed organizational information, evidence of their ability to meet specialized requirements, manufacturer authorizations, and country of origin certifications. Responses must be submitted to the designated contract specialist within ten calendar days of the notice publication.

General Info

VA sole source firm-fixed price contract to ELITechGroup for Aerospray Hematology Slide Stainer.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Minneapolis, MN, 55417, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

SOW - Aerospray Slide Stainers for Minneapolis VA Healthcare System

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PhaseClosed

PostedAug 14

special-notice

Response DeadlineAug 21

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Submission Closed

08/21/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)

Office AddressSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

Contacts

Cameron RickContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) 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 12.201-1. 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 ELITechGroup Inc. with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 12.102-Restricting Competition because they are the only vendor authorized to sell their proprietary equipment in the geographic region able to meet the requirements set forth in the statement of work at a fair and reasonable price. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334516 and the product/service code is 6640.

While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. Interested firms with the capability of providing the requirement shall submit capability statements so the Government can determine the firm’s experience and capability to provide the requirements. Failure to demonstrate the capability of providing the requirement in response to this market survey may affect the Government’s review of the industry’s ability to perform or provide these requirements.

Firms shall include the following information with their responses:

Organization name, unique entity identification (UEI) number, address, email address of a point of contact who can verify the demonstrated capabilities, website address, and telephone number.
Capability statement demonstrating the ability to meet all the specialized requirements stated in the Statement of Work and your organization’s expertise in the above-described areas in sufficient detail, including any other specific and relevant information.
Copies of any agreements with companies/manufacturer(s) showing authorization to provide required products / services.
Fill out the certificate under FAR Provision 52.225-2(b), identifying the item and its country of origin. (https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_225_2). If the product is a US domestic end product, write in USA for the item's country of origin.
Address whether your organization meets the Nonmanufacturer Rule requirements of 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii) and (b)(1)(iii) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/chapter-I/part-121/subpart-A/subject-group-ECFR0fca5207262de47/section-121.406#p-121.406(b))
Small Business respondents indicate the estimate of services to be subcontracted:
1. What percentage of services (estimated) would the company perform as the Prime Contractor? __________________%
2. What percentage of services (estimated) would the company subcontract to other firms? __________________%
State whether any of the requested services/supplies may be ordered against a government contract awarded to your organization (e.g Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), General Services Administration (GSA), etc.).

Vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to cameron.rick@va.gov within ten calendar days after publication of this notice. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not 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.

*If applicable, VAAR 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Veteran Owned Small-Businesses.*

*If applicable, VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market Items, will apply to the potential solicitation.*

*If applicable, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Small-Businesses.*