J066--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Agilent Mass Spectrometry Maintenance
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19, intends to award a sole source procurement to Agilent Technologies, Inc., a large business, for the maintenance and support of mass spectrometry equipment. This procurement is being conducted under Multiple Award Schedule GS-07F-0564X in accordance with GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(1)(ii). The scope of work includes the provision of CrossLab Silver and CrossLab Passthrough services for JW, VV, and MW 6465 Triple Quadrupole LC/MS Enhanced systems, as well as other MVS Direct Delivery Systems. The award is justified as a sole source because Agilent is the original equipment manufacturer and the only entity with access to proprietary instrument firmware, software updates, engineering upgrades, and specialized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools required to maintain the equipment at the necessary quality level. The period of performance consists of a base year running from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027, with four subsequent one-year option periods extending through October 31, 2031. The associated NAICS code for this requirement is 811210, with a business size standard of 34 million dollars. While this is a notice of intent and not a request for competitive quotes, interested parties were required to demonstrate their capability to meet the government's needs by October 15, 2026. The primary point of contact for this action is Contracting Officer Lindsey Zwaagstra.
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In accordance with GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(1)(ii): Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; Agilent is the sole source for proprietary instrument firmware, software updates, engineering upgrades, and written maintenance and repair procedures. Third-party providers are not authorized to install or support these updates and do not have access to Agilent s proprietary instrument diagnostic and troubleshooting tools. Agilent provides proprietary remote support capabilities designed to improve first-call resolution and maximize instrument uptime. These capabilities include factory-supported remote diagnostics, firmware tools, virtual assistance technologies, and Agilent-specific compliance and qualification platforms. Certain tools and platforms are available exclusively to Agilent service contract customers and are not licensed for third-party use. The associated North America Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 811210 and the Business Size Standard is $34 Million. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, Thursday, October 15th, 2026. Information received in response to this notice must clearly demonstrate the capability of meeting the Government s need as stated above. Include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, etc.) confirming the ability to supply the products and/or any services outlined in this notice. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Lindsey.Zwaagstra@va.gov. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government is not responsible for any potential costs incurred from interested parties desiring to respond to this notice.
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