Cellink Bio CellX 3D Biodispenser

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Office of Research and Development (R&D), Regional Procurement Office (RPO) East in Pittsburgh, PA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Cellink LLC. The requirement is for the procurement of a Cellink Bio CellX 3D Biodispenser System.

The requirement is for the contractor to provide a Biodispenser System and ship all applicable parts to the Northern California Health Care System, Research Service, 10535 Hospital way Mather, California 95655. This procurement shall be inclusive of shipping and handling charges (FBO Destination).

This procurement is being conducted IAW FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies will satisfy agency requirements and VHAPM Part 813.106-1(b), Other Than Full and Open Competition less than SAT for Open Market Items. This is because the Government asserts that Cellink LLC is the only contractor that can provide this specific service and equipment needed by the Research and Development Service at Northern California VA Medical Center.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer no later than Thursday, June 06, 2024, (12:00 PM, EST). Interest/capability statements may be sent by email to Ms. Matenoa Taufa at Matenoa.taufa@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.