Chemistry / Immunochem CPPR - VISN 23
ID: 36C26325Q0170Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/84266d22cecc4049922b2fa47c8699db/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 4, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 23, is preparing to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Chemistry / Immunochem Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) aimed at enhancing laboratory capabilities across several VA facilities within the Veteran Integrated Service Network 23 (VISN 23). This procurement will focus on acquiring automated chemistry and immunochemistry instrumentation, which must comply with FDA standards and include comprehensive support services such as training, maintenance, and emergency supply delivery. The initiative underscores the importance of improving healthcare services for veterans by ensuring high-quality laboratory performance and regulatory compliance. Interested vendors should prepare to submit their quotes via email to Contract Specialist Emanuel Nevarez at emanuel.nevarez@va.gov, following the instructions in the forthcoming RFQ document, with the solicitation expected to be posted soon.

Point(s) of Contact
Emanuel NevarezContract Specialist
(320) 255-6354
emanuel.nevarez@va.gov
Files
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Draft FY25 SOW VISN 23 Chemistry.docx
Apr 2, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC
The VISN 23 Medical Center Laboratories aim to establish a firm-fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Automated Chemistry Immunochemistry Instrumentation across several VA facilities. This BPA will be implemented for a base year with four optional years, subject to annual reviews. The main intent is to procure new instrumentation capable of performing defined clinical tests, ensuring compliance with various regulations, and maintaining a continuous inventory of reagents and supplies. The contractor must provide extensive support, including equipment training, maintenance, emergency supply delivery, and ongoing evaluations of instrument performance. The instrumentation must meet FDA standards, with provisions for system upgrades and interface requirements to integrate with existing VA systems. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for managing hazardous waste, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Overall, this procurement initiative emphasizes improving laboratory capabilities while guaranteeing high-quality performance, support, and compliance with regulatory standards, reflecting the government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare services for veterans.
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