Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Intent to Sole Source Biocare Oncore Pro X
Deadline: 02 Sep 2026
Posting Date: 19 Aug 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 147467836
Document Ref. No.: 36C24226Q0916
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1 - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 02 intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Biocare Medical for an ONCORE Pro X slide staining system. The ONCORE Pro X is required from Biocare Medical in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1 - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, because Biocare Medical is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the ONECORE Pro X, its software, and its reagents and has no authorized distributors. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The Product/Service Code is 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.
While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that Biocare Medical is the only vendor that can provide the required ONCORE Pro X. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to Jonathan Kilgore, Contracting Officer at [email protected] no later than September 2, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether ...
Notice ID: 36c24226q0916
Department/Ind. Agency: veterans affairs, department of
Sub-tier: veterans affairs, department of
Office: 242-network contract office 02 (36c242)
Product Service Code: 6515 - medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies
NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: sep 17, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
Disclaimer: The deadline date mentioned is tentative and provided for informational purposes only. This notice is a procurement forecast or general procurement plan, and not an active tender. Suppliers are advised to refer to the original documents and contact the issuing authority directly for the official tender release date and further details
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