6640--New Long Term Procurement - Base 2 CPRR reagents and consumables for Laboratory Tests.
ID: 36C26025Q0422Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 12, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a contractor to establish a three-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the procurement of Automated Chemistry Immunochemistry Instrumentation, reagents, and consumables for laboratory tests. This procurement aims to ensure the availability of high-quality laboratory equipment and supplies necessary for clinical operations, emphasizing the importance of accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards. The BPA will be awarded to a single contractor, who will be responsible for providing ongoing maintenance support, training, and timely delivery of products, with an estimated agreement term starting from June 16, 2025, through June 15, 2026. Interested parties should contact Hector D. Gonzalez at hector.gonzalez1@va.gov for further details and to express their interest in this opportunity.

Point(s) of Contact
Hector GonzalezContracting Specialists
hector.gonzalez1@va.gov
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Posted
Apr 2, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC
The Sources Sought Notice announces the need for long-term procurement of CPRR reagents and consumables for laboratory tests at the Portland VA Medical Center. The contracting office, located in Vancouver, WA, is soliciting responses by April 11, 2025. Contractors will be required to maintain a continuously stocked inventory of high-quality reagents, standards, and controls necessary for laboratory operations. Items must ensure uninterrupted performance of tests, with clearly marked expiration dates, and the contractor is responsible for any shifts in methodology or technology. Delays in shipment or any technical alerts must be communicated to designated personnel promptly. This notice aligns with federal RFP protocols, seeking to ensure consistent operational standards in healthcare services provided by the VA, focusing on quality and reliability of laboratory supplies.
Apr 2, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through the Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20), seeks to identify contractors capable of supplying medical-grade liquid bulk oxygen, rental tanks, and ancillary services for its medical facilities, including the Portland VA Medical Center and its associated clinics. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement detailing their business information, capacity to fulfill the Statement of Work, and relevant licensing. The initiative is aimed at gathering information for potential procurement strategies, specifically seeking to involve qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). The document also outlines a separate procurement plan for Automated Chemistry Immunochemistry Instrumentation with a three-year BPA intended for a single contractor, emphasizing maintenance support, regulatory compliance, and performance standards. Additional technical specifications include requirements for sample processing, reagent management, equipment capabilities, and operational efficiency, ensuring high standards for clinical laboratory operations. Responses to this sources-sought notice will inform the government’s acquisition strategy, and interested contractors are encouraged to provide feedback on specified requirements.
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