6515--NEW - BIORAD BIOPLEX BASE CPT/CPRR Clinical Laboratory Analyzers Base Plus 4 contract for the Puget Sound VAMC
ID: 36C26026Q0038Type: 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

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4c47a1f1e52b4028ac5c7163a0d99354/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Puget Sound VA Medical Center, is seeking a contractor to provide BioRad BioPlex Clinical Laboratory Analyzers under a firm-fixed-price contract. The procurement aims to establish a single-award contract for automated immunoassay instrumentation capable of performing a variety of tests, including ANA Screens, Syphilis IgG, and HIV Antibody Panels, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in laboratory operations. This contract is critical for enhancing the operational capabilities of the Seattle VAMC's Pathology Laboratory Medicine Services, ensuring compliance with FDA standards and improving patient outcomes. Interested vendors should contact Hector D. Gonzalez at hector.gonzalez1@va.gov, with the contract period set from February 1, 2026, to January 30, 2031, including options for four additional years.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Hector GonzalezContract Specialists
    hector.gonzalez1@va.gov
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    36C26026Q0038_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20), is conducting market research on behalf of the Puget Sound VA Medical Center to identify potential contractors capable of providing medical-grade liquid bulk oxygen, rental tanks and ancillary services to VA medical facilities and clinics. The Puget Sound VA Medical Center is comprised of: American Lake VA Medical Center, Seattle VA Medical Center, Edmonds VA Clinic, Everett VA Clinic, Mount Vernon VA Clinic, North Olympic Peninsula VA Clinic, Oak Harbor VA Clinic, Olympia VA Clinic, Puyallup VA Clinic, Renton VA Clinic, Silverdale VA Clinic, South Lucile Street VA Clinic. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of verified sources to include qualified SDVOSB/VOSB to perform this potential requirement. Responses received will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this notice. There is no solicitation available at this time, and this is not a request for quotes. The VA seeks to establish a contract for BioRad BioPlex, under the FSS Contract, Federal Supply Class (FSC) Group 66 III Cost Per Test (CPT)/ Cost Per Reportable Result (CPRR), Clinical Laboratory Analyzers. The contract will be a single-award, firm-fixed-price for one year, with potential FSS extensions. The vendor must provide all clinical laboratory supplies, materials, equipment, and services for the Seattle VAMC, ensuring FDA-approved new equipment, reagents, controls, and calibrators. The analyzer must produce accurate results within an hour, support various immunoassays, and have automated calibration and bi-directional LIS connectivity. The contractor must handle installation, validation, staff training, and ongoing technical support, including 24/7 phone support and 24-hour on-site service. The contract also specifies adherence to VA information security policies and outlines the period of performance from February 2026 to January 2031, including a base year and four option years. The solicitation details requirements for system capabilities, software, installation, maintenance, and training.
    36C26026Q0038.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 20 has issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C26026Q0038) for a Cost Per Test/Cost Per Reportable Result (CPT/CPRR) contract for BIORAD BIOPLEX BASE Clinical Laboratory Analyzers. The contract will be awarded to a single contractor to provide automated immunoassay instrumentation and related services to the Seattle VA PSHCS. The required instrumentation must be capable of performing a wide range of immunoassays, including ANA Screens, Syphilis IgG and RPR, Measles/Mumps/Rubella/Varicella, HSV, CMV, EBV, Vasculitis Panel, Anti-CCP Panel, Celiac Panels, Antiphospholipid Panels, HIV Antibody Panel (with differentiation for HIV 1 and 2), and Toxoplasma. The contract allows for the addition of new tests, reagents, and instrumentation as technology evolves. The response deadline for this notice is October 17, 2025, at 17:00 Pacific Time.
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