J065-BioRad - Silver Service Agreement

Notice of Intent to Sole-Source Requirement The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, intends to negotiate a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The associated NAICS code for this is 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance [https://www.naics.com/search/]. The sole-source contract will be awarded to: Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. Description of equipment requirements: Silver Service Agreement It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that demonstrates the ability to comply with the requirement and that competition would be advantageous to the Government. IAW FAR 5.207 all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The Government will not pay for information submitted. A determination not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All questions or responses to this intent to sole source must be emailed to Chad Kemper at chad.kemper@va.gov by 4PM EST. Friday, September 25, 2026.