DG10--Minneapolis VA Healthcare System FISH Workstation Software Upgrade Intent to Sole Source Notice

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 6.103-1/FAR Overhaul 12.102(a) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to Applied Spectral Imaging Inc for a supply/service.  This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement no later than March 25, 2026 at 16:00 MT.  The capabilites statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services.  A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered.  When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement, Notice of Intent.  If after March 25, 2026 no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with Applied Spectral Imaging Inc.  This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes.  There will be no solicitaion available for competitive quotes.  Phones calls will not be accepted.  The point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist Scott Jensen, who can be reached at Scott.Jensen3@va.gov.