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J065--Service maintenance for VIIA 7 PCR AND QUANTSTUDIO (2) EQUIPMENT

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36C24826Q0298Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Life Technologies Corporation dba Invitrogen for the maintenance and repair of critical laboratory equipment at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Florida. The scope of work includes the ViiA7 Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) System, Quantstudio 12K Flex OA, and Quantstudio Accufil. The contractor is required to provide all labor, transportation, and parts necessary for full service, which encompasses a preventive maintenance agreement, testing, maintenance kits, and equipment certification. This procurement is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), as Life Technologies Corporation dba Invitrogen is identified as the only authorized vendor capable of providing these services. The period of performance for the ViiA7 system is scheduled from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031, while the performance period for the Quantstudio 12K Flex OA and Quantstudio Accufil is from April 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031. This requirement is classified under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and Product Service Code J065 for the maintenance and repair of medical, dental, and veterinary equipment. The solicitation is identified by number 36C24826Q0298, and the primary point of contact is Contract Specialist Keila President.

General Info

Sole source contract to Life Technologies for maintenance of specialized PCR equipment at Tampa VA Hospital.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

NAICS

811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

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Notice of Intent for Sole Source Maintenance Contract 36C24826Q0298

3 pages · special-notice

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PostedJan 30

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

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Keila PresidentContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Page 2 of 2 Notice of Intent is 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 13.106-1(b)(2) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Life Technologies Corporation dba Invitrogen for the ViiA7 Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) System, Quantstudio 12K Flex OA, and Quantstudio Accufil, located at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, Florida. The period of performance is from 2/1/2026 to 1/31/2031, for the ViiA7 Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) System; and period of performance for the Quantstudio 12K Flex OA, and Quantstudio Accufil is 4/1/2026 to 1/31/2031.
These instruments are used every day in the lab. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and the Product Service Code (PSC) is J065, Maintenance and Repair of Medical, Dental and Veterinary.
The contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, and parts necessary to provide full service, including preventive maintenance agreement including testing, maintenance kits and certification of the equipment in paragraph two (2).
Life Technologies Corporation dba Invitrogen has provided a certified letter for validation are the sole firm who can provide this service. Therefore, the Government understands that Life Technologies Corporation dba Invitrogen, is an authorized vendor for performing maintenance and repair of the ViiA7 Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) System, Quantstudio 12K Flex OA, and Quantstudio Accufil equipment. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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