6550--FY26: Automated Flow Cytometry CPT
ID: 36C24826Q0158Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/261f072bbc734e2fb04d388b5656a607/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for an automated flow cytometry solution under the title "6550--FY26: Automated Flow Cytometry CPT." This procurement aims to establish a Cost Per Reportable Result (CPRR) contract for the installation, maintenance, and operation of 10-16 color automated flow cytometer instruments at the Orlando VA Healthcare System, including all necessary consumables and technical support. The flow cytometry systems are critical for conducting clinical diagnostic tests, particularly for leukemia and lymphoma, ensuring accurate and efficient laboratory operations. Interested offerors must submit their proposals by January 9, 2026, at 13:00 EDT, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Benjamin M Amato at Benjamin.Amato@va.gov.

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    Benjamin M AmatoContract Specialist
    Benjamin.Amato@va.gov
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    36C24826Q0158 0001.pdf
    Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C24825Q0158 addresses questions from offerors regarding a Department of Veterans Affairs RFP for flow cytometer solutions. The amendment provides detailed answers concerning specific markers for Leukemia/Lymphoma and T/B-Cell panel tests, clarifying which markers VA Orlando intends to run. It states that the Period of Performance (POP) start date will be determined upon award. For LIS connectivity, the VA aims to connect the instrument to the LIS for lymphocyte subsets to avoid clerical errors, noting that the current lab does not use LIS connectivity to DI, and the instrument PC is not connected to the VA network. The amendment also advises offerors with approved VA 6550, MDS2, and ERA documents for their proposed solutions to submit them with their response. The Question and Answer period is now closed, and quotes are due by January 9, 2026, at 13:00 EDT.
    36C24826Q0158_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), issued a presolicitation notice (Solicitation Number: 36C24826Q0158) for a Cost Per Reportable Result (CPRR) Agreement for an Automated Flow Cytometry System. The Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center (OVAMC) at Lake Nona is seeking to acquire this system. The response date for this notice is January 9, 2026, at 13:00 Eastern Time. The contracting officer for this presolicitation is Benjamin Amato.
    36C24826Q0158.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for a Cost Per Reportable Result (CPRR) contract for automated flow cytometry systems at the Orlando VA Healthcare System. This comprehensive solution includes the installation, maintenance, and operation of 10-16 color automated flow cytometer instruments, along with all necessary consumables, monoclonal antibodies, technical support, training, repairs, and upgrades. The contract, with a base year and four 12-month option periods, requires equipment and reagents cleared for clinical diagnostic use. Key requirements include 24/7 technical support with a two-hour callback response, 24-hour emergency supply delivery, and a guaranteed 90% uptime for all instruments. The contractor is responsible for delivery, installation, validation, and removal of equipment at no additional charge, and must provide an implementation plan not exceeding 90 days from award.
    ATTACHMENT A VA HANDBOOK 6500.6 APPENDIX B.pdf
    The VA Handbook 6500.6, dated March 12, 2010, outlines an interim VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) solicitation provision and contract clause concerning information and information technology security. This clause, 852.273-75, is mandated for inclusion in solicitations and contracts where VA Sensitive Information or Information Technology is accessed, used, stored, or exchanged. Its purpose is to mitigate data breaches and ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations by subjecting contractors, their personnel, and subcontractors to VA directives and handbooks on information system security. This interim clause will undergo public review via the Federal Register before final approval, with the ultimate goal of protecting sensitive VA data.
    ATTACHMENT B VA NOTICE 24-12 UPDATE TO VA HANDBOOK 6500.6 CONTRACT SECURITY APPENDIX C.pdf
    VA NOTICE 24-12 updates Appendix C of VA Handbook 6500.6,
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