J065--Intent to Sole Source Cellavision System Maintenanceview on SAM.gov

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE SOLICITATION: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Procurement Office Central (RPOC), Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23) intends to issue a sole source solicitation in accordance with RFO 6.103-1 with: Sysmex America, Inc. to provide repair and preventive maintenance services for the CellaVision DM1200 hematology laboratory equipment at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS) in Des Moines, Iowa. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however, any responsible firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification and capability statements prior to the response due date and time. Vendors shall indicate if they are the direct supplier of the items. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements and must include relevant corporate experience along with the applicable contract number, total contract dollar amount, contract period of performance, details of the relevant services and customer point of contact with corresponding telephone number and email address. Responses must include following information: Company Name, SAM UEI number, Company address, Point of Contact information (title, phone number and email address), and Business size. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information provided will not be returned. Responses are due by 07/22/2026 at 4:00 PM CST. No submissions will be accepted after this date and time. Responses shall be submitted via email to Jennifer.watkins-schoenig@VA.gov. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 811210.