6640--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE BD Flow Cytometry Reagents for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 6.103-1/FAR Overhaul 12.102(a) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements to Becton, Dickinson & Company, to provide Flow Cytometry Reagents for the Minneapolis VA. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement no later than August 20th, 2026 at 16:30 CT. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement, Notice of Intent. If after August 20th, 2026 no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with Becton, Dickinson & Company. This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. All responses must be received by 16:30 PM CST on Thursday, August 20th, 2026. Responses shall be submitted electronically to Traci Johannes via email at traci.johannes@va.gov. Fax responses and Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.