6640--Molecular Testing Platform

This federal Request for Quotation (RFQ), identified by Primary ID 36C25726Q0651, is for "NEW - Molecular Testing" instrumentation, reagents, and consumables. Designated under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies), the solicitation outlines requirements for a cost-per-reportable-result (CPRR) contract model. The procurement spans a five-year period of performance, consisting of a base year (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027) followed by four consecutive one-year option periods extending through September 30, 2031. The contract provides molecular testing instrumentation and support, alongside site-specific reagents and consumables for clinical testing across multiple regional clinics: - **Amarillo:** Testing for Strep A, Flu A & B, SARS CoV-2, RSV, Vaginal panel, CT/NG, MRSA, and CDIFF. - **Lubbock:** Testing for Strep A, Flu A & B, SARS CoV-2, RSV, Vaginal panel, and CT/NG. - **Dalhart, Childress, and Clovis:** Testing for Strep A, Flu A & B, SARS CoV-2, and RSV. The line items are structured systematically across the base and option years to ensure continuous diagnostic capabilities and support across all participating facilities.

This solicitation (36C25727Q0004) is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, to procure Molecular (PCR) Testing Instrumentation, reagents, and support services for the Amarillo VA Health Care System (AVAHCS) and its four Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Texas and New Mexico. Conducted as an unrestricted commercial item acquisition, the resulting contract will be a single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a guaranteed minimum of $204,042.48 and a maximum ceiling of $1,020,212.40. The period of performance consists of a one-year base period (beginning October 1, 2026) followed by four one-year option periods. The procurement utilizes an all-inclusive Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Per Reportable Test commercial model. Under this structure, a single unit price per patient reportable test covers all equipment use, reagents, controls, calibrators, maintenance, installation, validation, and training. The contractor must provide five FDA-approved molecular analyzers capable of rapid turnaround times (under 90 minutes) and bidirectional LIS interfacing to test for pathogens including Strep A, Flu A/B, SARS-CoV-2, RSV, Vaginal Panel, CT/NG, MRSA, and C. diff. The contractor is responsible for full system validation, key operator training, and 24/7 technical hotline support, with a required 24-hour on-site repair response time. Invoices will be submitted monthly based strictly on confirmed, successful patient results. Quotes are due by August 5, 2026.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ No. 36C25727Q0004) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, to procure a Molecular Testing Platform for the Amarillo VA Health Care System in Texas. The solicitation is issued as unrestricted under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 6640. To be eligible for award, vendors must be registered for this NAICS code in SAM. Additionally, any participating Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) must be registered with the Small Business Administration (SBA). Key Dates and Submission Details: - Written inquiries or comments must be submitted via email by July 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST. - Final quotes and all required documentation must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Jose Campa (jose.campa@va.gov) no later than August 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. - Submissions are restricted to email only; alternative formats such as fax or hard copies will be deemed technically unacceptable. The total size of emailed documents must not exceed 25 megabytes. Further technical details and line items are available in the attached solicitation documents.