J065--Beckman Flow Cytometry Maintenance

The contract for J065—Beckman Flow Cytometry Maintenance, issued under solicitation number 36C26326Q0577 by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Network Contract Office 23 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a sole-source award justified under FAR 13.106-1 due to the proprietary nature and FDA regulatory status of the Beckman Flow Cytometry System. The maintenance services must be performed exclusively by the Original Equipment Manufacturer to ensure compliance with technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and system functionality, as no other entity possesses the necessary access to proprietary software or authorized technical expertise. The base period of performance runs from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with three optional one-year extensions that could extend the contract through August 31, 2030. The total estimated value is $192,004.16, covering all base and option years, though no detailed CLIN breakdown is provided. Performance will occur at the Omaha VA Medical Center, with acceptance and inspection responsibilities held by the Government at that location. No competitive evaluation factors were applied, as the acquisition was non-competitive, and no offeror certifications, socioeconomic status disclosures, or size status information are included. The only formal attachment is a single-source justification for OEM service, and no packaging, marking, invoicing, payment, or accounting identifiers are specified. Key personnel restrictions are implied through the OEM requirement, and while contract administration functions are managed by Contracting Officer Curt LaRose and primary point of contact John Milroy, no COR, COTR, or detailed contracting data such as TAS codes or WAWF submission requirements are outlined in the available documentation.