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.
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.
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.
VA NOTICE 24-12 updates Appendix C of VA Handbook 6500.6,