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Ivanov, Contracting Officer NAICS Code: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing Size Standard: $1,000 (receipts) | 1,250 employees Intended Contractor: Agilent Technologies, Inc. Contractor Address: 2850 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE 19808 Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order Performance Period: One-Time Delivery As Soon As Possible (ASAP) Place of Performance: VISN 17 Center of Excellence, 4800 Memorial Drive, Building 93, MRI W93, Waco, TX 76711 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 17 (NCO 17), on behalf of the VISN 17 Center of Excellence located in Waco, Texas, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order on a sole source basis to Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the acquisition of one (1) Agilent Seahorse XF Pro Analyzer (Stock No. S7855A / SYS-SE-XFPRO), to include software, consumables, and a 5-year extended warranty, in accordance with the authority cited below. Items Required: Stock Number Item Description Qty S7855A Seahorse XF Pro Analyzer 1 SYS-SE-XFPRO XF Pro Cell Analyzer Real Time Metabolic Cell Analyzer 1 SOLE SOURCE AUTHORITY AND JUSTIFICATION This acquisition is conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a Single Source. The estimated value of this acquisition is below the simplified acquisition threshold. The VA has determined that only Agilent Technologies, Inc. can meet the Government's requirements based on the following: 1. Unique Technology The Agilent Seahorse XF Pro Analyzer is the only commercially available platform capable of simultaneously measuring both oxygen consumption rate (OCR) and proton efflux rate (PER) in live cells in real time using a sealed microchamber and solid-state fluorophore sensor cartridge design. No other manufacturer produces a functionally equivalent system. 2. Proprietary Software and Consumables The requirement includes Wave Pro Controller software, Seahorse Analytics platform, and integration with Agilent BioTek Cytation imaging systems all proprietary components exclusive to the Agilent Seahorse ecosystem. These cannot be sourced from alternative vendors. 3. Authorized Service Restriction Per the Statement of Work, only licensed Agilent Technologies technicians are authorized to install, service, and provide training on this instrumentation. No other vendor is qualified or authorized to perform these functions. 4. Federal Procurement Precedent Multiple federal agencies including the National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Cancer Institute (NCI), U.S. Army DEVCOM-SC, and VA VISN 21 have each independently documented Agilent Technologies, Inc. as the sole source for Seahorse XF Analyzer platforms and confirmed that no commercially available equivalent exists. 5. Market Research Market research conducted by NCO 17 confirmed that no other vendor manufactures a live-cell metabolic analysis instrument meeting all technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Work dated June 2026. OPPORTUNITY FOR COMPETITION / RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. However, all responsible sources that believe they can satisfy this requirement in its entirety are encouraged to submit a written capability statement or quotation to the Contracting Officer no later than July 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. Responses must be submitted in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine whether the offeror can fully meet the technical requirements specified in the Statement of Work. Capability statements must address each technical specification, including simultaneous OCR/PER measurement, 96-well microplate format, automated compound injection, proprietary software integration, and authorized installation and service capability. Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov at the time of response submission and at the time of any potential award. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responsive capability statements or quotations are received by the response deadline, the VA intends to proceed with award to Agilent Technologies, Inc. POINT OF CONTACT Ognian D. 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Description of Supplies Required to Meet the Agency Need The VISN 17 Center of Excellence requires a live-cell metabolic analysis platform capable of simultaneous real-time measurement of oxygen consumption rate (OCR) and proton efflux rate (PER) in a 96-well format to support biomedical research. The required item is the Agilent Seahorse XF Pro Analyzer, Stock No. S7855A / SYS-SE-XFPRO, including Wave Pro Controller software, Seahorse Analytics, installation, training, and extended warranty coverage. The estimated total value is $295,169.60. 4. Authority Permitting Solicitation From a Single Source This requirement is a commercial product acquisition under FAR Part 12 as revised under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). The estimated value of $295,169.60 is at or below the current Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $350,000. Accordingly, consistent with FAR 12.102(a), the Contracting Officer is documenting the decision that only one source is available and the basis for that decision. FAR Part 13 does not apply because the requirement is for a commercial product, not a noncommercial acquisition. 5. Demonstration That the Proposed Contractor s Unique Qualifications Require Use of the Authority Cited Agilent Technologies, Inc. is the only responsible source capable of meeting the Government s minimum needs. The Seahorse XF Pro Analyzer is a proprietary commercial product uniquely capable of simultaneous OCR and PER measurement in live cells in a 96-well microplate format with integrated reagent injection, proprietary sensor cartridge technology, and the required Wave Pro and Seahorse Analytics software environment. Only licensed Agilent technicians are authorized to install, service, and train users on the system. No alternative source was identified that could provide a functionally equivalent system meeting all technical requirements. 6. Efforts Made to Ensure That Offers Are Solicited From as Many Potential Sources as Practicable The contracting activity conducted extensive market research and public notice efforts. On June 24, 2026, Notice of Intent to Sole Source Notice ID 36C25726Q0645 was posted on SAM.gov for 13 calendar days, closing on July 7, 2026. No responses, objections, or capability statements were received. Additional market research included VetCert/SBA searches, GSA eLibrary review, AbilityOne review, FPI/UNICOR review, and review of recent federal procurement history. These efforts identified no additional capable sources. 7. Determination That the Anticipated Cost to the Government Will Be Fair and Reasonable The anticipated cost of $295,169.60 is determined fair and reasonable based on the commercial nature of the product, comparison to recent federal acquisitions for similar Seahorse analyzer systems, and the proprietary status of the required item and support package. The acquisition includes hardware, proprietary software, installation, training, and a 5-year extended warranty. 8. Description of Market Research Conducted and Results Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10 and VA acquisition procedures. The research included searches of VetCert/SBA for SDVOSB/VOSB sources under NAICS 334516, SAM.gov public notice, GSA eLibrary, AbilityOne, FPI/UNICOR, and review of federal procurement history. Results showed zero verified SDVOSB/VOSB sources, no other capable small business sources, no AbilityOne or FPI source, no GSA Schedule source for the analyzer itself, and no responses to the SAM.gov notice. Federal acquisition history for the Seahorse analyzer family reflected awards to Agilent Technologies, Inc. 9. Other Facts Supporting the Use of Sole Source Procedures The Government s minimum needs are based on unique research capabilities required by the CTVHCS / VISN 17 Center of Excellence. The required features are not unduly restrictive; rather, they reflect legitimate minimum needs that are only met by the Agilent Seahorse XF Pro platform. Proprietary software, manufacturer-authorized service, and compatibility requirements are integral to successful performance and cannot be separated from the supply requirement. 10. Listing of Sources That Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition No sources expressed interest in writing in response to the public notice. No capability statements were received during the notice period. 11. Actions the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome Barriers to Competition Before Subsequent Acquisitions Prior to future acquisitions for similar research instrumentation, the Government will reassess the marketplace to determine whether additional commercial products or responsible sources become available. The requiring activity and contracting office will continue to monitor industry developments and procurement history. At present, the lack of competition is attributable to the proprietary nature of the required commercial product, not to any Government-created barrier. 12. 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