Spectrometer Single Mixing System

This combined synopsis/solicitation (36C25026Q0764) is an RFQ issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, to procure a Spectrometer Single Mixing System for the Research Service at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center in Michigan. The procurement seeks a brand-name Applied Photophysics, Inc. Spectrometer SX20 Single Mixing System, or an equivalent system, to conduct rapid enzyme kinetics experiments in the Auchus Research Laboratory. The VA anticipates awarding a single, firm-fixed-price, open-market contract. Eligible equipment must meet specific technical and salient characteristics, including rapid spectroscopic measurements under one second, absorbance and fluorescence detectors, a pneumatically-driven ram, compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, and specific physical dimensions to fit inside a research glove box. The contractor is responsible for delivery, installation, testing, validation services, and staff training. The procurement includes a mandatory five-year warranty and annual preventative maintenance. Evaluation will be based on a comparative analysis of price, technical specifications, Buy American Act certification, OEM authorized distributor verification, delivery schedule, and warranty terms. Questions must be submitted via email by September 9, 2026. Complete quotes must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Lonnelle Jones at lonnelle.jones@va.gov no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Time on September 14, 2026.