INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Service Contract for the Applied Biosystems CTX QuantStudio 7 Pro Real‑Time PCR Instrument

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17, intends to sole source a service contract for the Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 7 Pro Real‑Time PCR Instrument. The contract will be for one base year and three option years. Interested parties may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which will be considered by the contracting officer. The contract requires the provider to be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller, and to provide OEM warranty and service. • The contract is for a service contract for a specific real-time PCR instrument. • The contract will be for one base year and three option years. • Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. • The contract requires the provider to be an OEM authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller. • The contract requires the provider to provide OEM warranty and service.