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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE|Full-Service Maintenance for MALDI Biotyper Sirius CA HUNTINGTON VA MEDIAL CENTER 36C24527Q0016

ID: 36C24527Q0016 • Type: Presolicitation • Match:  100%
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Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a proposed award to BRUKER SCIENTIFIC LLC for the maintenance of a MALDI Biotyper Sirius CA located at the Huntington VA Medical Center.

This contract aims to ensure the operational efficiency of specialized mass spectrometry equipment used in biomedical engineering, highlighting the agency's commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services.

Work Details
The anticipated services under this contract include: preventive and corrective maintenance, labor, replacement parts, software updates and upgrades, and technical support.

BRUKER SCIENTIFIC LLC is recognized as the sole authorized service provider for Bruker Daltonics instruments in the U.S., with factory-trained technicians who possess the necessary expertise and access to proprietary technical support.

Place of Performance
Department of Veterans Affairs Huntington VA Medical Center Huntington WV 25704 UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate access to trained personnel capable of servicing Bruker Daltonics instruments, compatible parts for maintenance, software updates, and technical support.

Only BRUKER SCIENTIFIC LLC has factory-trained and certified technicians authorized to perform these services.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract based on prior award 36C24125A0037, awarded to Bruker Scientific for maintenance and support of Bruker MALDI Biotyper instruments across VA medical centers. The prior scope includes preventive and corrective maintenance, labor, replacement parts, software/library updates, and requalification services (IQ/OQ/PV), which aligns with the current requirement for full-service maintenance for a MALDI Biotyper Sirius CA at the Huntington VA Medical Center. The use of Bruker as the only authorized service provider for these instruments suggests the current effort is a continuation of the same type of factory-authorized instrument support.
**NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE** This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) RFO 5.101(a) Presolicitation notice requirements and (FAR) RFO 12.102 Restricting Competition. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of an open market sole source award to BRUKER SCIENTIFIC LLC for a Maldi Biotyper Sirius CA, spectrometers mass, tag #68566, and serial number 189013341940. Located in the lab for Biomedical Engineering of the Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center, located at 1540 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington WV, 25704. The proposed award is to BRUKER SCIENTIFIC LLC (SAM UEI: MG2JF771VWU5) this vendor has factory trained and authorized technicians that can work on this equipment. The anticipated service includes preventive and corrective maintenance, labor, replacement parts, software updates and upgrades, and technical support in accordance with the statement of work. Bruker Scientific LLC s January 5, 2026, letter states that it is the sole authorized U.S. service provider for Bruker Daltronics instruments and that its field service engineers receive factory training and certification and have access to Bruker technical support. These are Bruker s representations; the Government will consider information submitted by other capable sources. This notice is not a solicitation. Any responsible source that believes it can meet the complete requirement may submit a capability statement with supporting documentation explaining its access to trained personnel, compatible parts, software updates, and technical support. Submit responses to torcara.charles@va.gov by October 12, 2026, at 10:00 EST, referencing 36C24527Q0016. The Government will consider timely responses when determining whether to proceed with the contemplated sole-source action.
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Overview

Agency
VISN 5: Capitol Health Care Network (VISN-5) [VA - VHA]
Response Deadline
Due in 10 Days
Posted
Set Aside
None
NAICS
811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
PSC
J065 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies
Place of Performance
Department of Veterans Affairs Huntington VA Medical Center Huntington, WV 25704 United States
Source
Open
Links
VA
Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$25,000 - $75,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
85%
On 10/1/26 VISN 5: Capitol Health Care Network issued Presolicitation 36C24527Q0016 for NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE|Full-Service Maintenance for MALDI Biotyper Sirius CA HUNTINGTON VA MEDIAL CENTER 36C24527Q0016 due 10/12/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 811210 and PSC J065.
Primary Contact
Title
Contracting Officer
Name
Bill Pratt   Profile
Email
billie.pratt@va.gov
Phone
(410) 642-2411

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
None Torcara Charles Profile torcara.charles@va.gov None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00245
Source Organization Code
100173468
Last Updated
Last Updated By
kenneth.gordon@va.gov
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