This government solicitation, 36C25226Q0102, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a contractor to provide 10-color Flow Cytometry instrumentation with ancillary sample/reagent preparation equipment for the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. The contract can be structured as a Cost per Patient Reportable Result (CPRR), Cost per Test (CPT), or a fixed monthly lease, emphasizing that this is not a capital purchase. The awarded contract will have a base period plus four option periods, extending until July 31, 2031. Key requirements include the ability to perform Lymphocyte Subsets and Leukemia/Lymphoma Immunophenotyping, a minimum of 10-color fluorescence, FDA-approved systems, and comprehensive support services such as training, preventative maintenance, and system upgrades at no additional cost. The contractor is also responsible for method validation, waste characterization, and ensuring strict adherence to VA information security and privacy regulations, including the handling of sensitive patient information and electronic media sanitization. Award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable offer.

This solicitation is an RFP for a Brand Name or Equal 10-color Flow Cytometry instrumentation, including ancillary sample/reagent prep equipment. The procurement can be structured as a Cost per Patient Reportable Result (CPRR), Cost per Test (CPT), or fixed monthly lease. The instrumentation is designated for the Clement J. Zablocki VAMC, Lab Rm. 2600, Milwaukee, WI 53295. The contract will consist of a base period from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, followed by four one-year option periods, extending the potential contract duration through July 31, 2031. This RFP aims to secure necessary laboratory equipment for the VAMC, outlining flexible payment models and a multi-year engagement plan.