Gladstone Flow Cytometry Core. The flow cytometry is a laser-based technique used to detect and analyze the chemical and physical characteristics of cells. Flow cytometry is a laboratory method used to detect, identify, and count specific cells.

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold to the J. David Gladstone Institutes for flow cytometry core services at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, leveraging authority under FAR 13.106-1(b). This non-competitive action is justified by the unique technical capability of the vendor to process fragile, freshly isolated live patient skin samples within 24 hours of collection, a requirement driven by the biological instability of the specimens and the necessity for immediate analysis to support immunology and single-cell genomics research. The service must be performed on-site at the SFVAMC in San Francisco, California, due to the critical need for proximity to maintain sample viability, and the vendor is the only entity capable of meeting these operational demands. The contract has a one-year performance period from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with an estimated value of $26,589.24 and is designated as an 8(a) Sole Source acquisition, though no other small business or socioeconomic certifications are confirmed for this transaction. Interested parties may submit a capability statement to robert.clark4@va.gov by June 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, which must include proof of authorization to perform the required services and the offeror’s Unique Entity ID. The government retains full discretion to determine whether to proceed with the sole-source award based on these submissions, and no competitive evaluation factors, inspection criteria, or formal contract clauses beyond the sole-source justification are specified. The contracting office is Network Contracting Office 21 located in Mather, California, with Durell Salaz serving as the Contracting Officer and Robert Clark as the point of contact for submissions. No detailed pricing structure, line items, delivery terms, or contractual clauses such as inspection procedures, quality standards, or special requirements like security clearances or key personnel qualifications are outlined, as the acquisition falls under simplified procedures and is defined primarily by the vendor’s irreplaceable technical and geographic positioning.