Service Agreement for DiaSorin LIAISON XL Analyzer located at the Alexandria VA Medical Center in Pineville, LA

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO 16) in Houston, Texas intends to negotiate and award a Sole Source Firm-Fixed Price contract to DiaSorin Inc. for a full-service agreement for the DiaSorin LIAISON XL Analyzer, S/N 2210007490, located at the Alexandria VA Medical Center in Pineville, Louisiana. This acquisition will be conducted under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 1901, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Only One Responsible Source. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate and award a sole-source contract to DiaSorin, Inc. for continued maintenance and support of the DiaSorin LIAISON XL Analyzer. DiaSorin, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and exclusive provider of the proprietary equipment, software, replacement parts, maintenance, and technical support required for the LIAISON XL Analyzer. The Government has determined that no other source can provide the required services while maintaining manufacturer specifications, system integrity, and full operational capability. Therefore, DiaSorin, Inc. is considered the only responsible source capable of meeting the Government's minimum requirements. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties may identify their capabilities and submit information demonstrating their ability to provide the required supplies and services This is NOT a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation document is available, and telephone inquiries will not be honored. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond no later than 10:00 AM CST on November 2, 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE 36C25626Q1363 in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned. Responses to this notice must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly be able to provide the services outlined in this notice and sent via email to Michele Coleman: michele.coleman@va.gov Supporting evidence submitted should be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate the capability to meet the requirements described in this notice. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement based upon responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. If no responses are received, the VA will proceed with sole source negotiations with DiaSorin Inc.