ADVANCED INSTRUEMENT OSMOPRO MAX AND GLOCYTE CONSUMABLES B+4

Notice of Intent to Sole Source to a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Requirement: Advanced Instrument/Nova Biomedical OsmoPro Max and Glocyte Consumables Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 NAICS Code: 334516 Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees Product/Service Code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Response Deadline: October 20, 2026, 10:00am EST The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), NCO 6, intends to negotiate and award a sole-source contract to Stripes Global, a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), for OsmoPro Max and Glocyte Consumables in support of the VAMC, Durham NC facility. The proposed acquisition will be conducted under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 8127(c), as implemented by VAAR 819.7008 (a)(1), Sole source awards to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses not to exceed $5 million. Description of Requirement Contractor shall provide quarterly consumables for OsmoPro Max and Glocye. Basis for Proposed Sole Source Award VA proposes to use its statutory SDVOSB sole-source authority to award this requirement to Stripes Global an authorized manufacturer distributor. This requirement is for OsmoPro Max and Glocyte consumables for use with facilities existing laboratory equipment. The acquisition requires consumables compatible with these systems to support continued laboratory testing and maintain continuity of patient care. Stripes Global, A Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business is the only manufacturer authorized distributor identified for the required consumables. Its manufacturer authorization provides access to the specified products through an authorized supply channel. The equipment specific nature of the requirement and the availability of only one authorized distributor support a sole-source award to Stripes Global pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 (c) and VAAR 819.7008 fulfilling this requirement under the VA Veterans First Contracting Program. Award is contingent upon verification of the contractor s eligibility and responsibility, completion of required approvals, and a determination that the price is fair and reasonable and provides best value to the Government. Response Instructions This notice announces a proposed sole-source acquisition and is not a solicitation for competitive offers. Interested sources should provide: Company name, address, UEI, and point of contact. Business size under the identified NAICS code and applicable socioeconomic status, including SBA SDVOSB certification. A detailed explanation of the company s ability to satisfy the stated requirement and delivery or performance schedule. Supporting technical information, relevant experience, and manufacturer distributor authorization letter. Available pricing information and any information supporting consideration of an alternative acquisition approach. Submit responses electronically to Krisanne Dernago, Krisanne.Dernago@va.gov no later than October 20, 2026, at 10:00am EST. Requests for requirement documents or solicitation information should be directed to the same point of contact. VA will review timely responses before deciding whether to proceed with the proposed sole-source award. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or reimburse costs incurred in preparing a response.