6640--LONG TERM PROCUREMENT - BASE PLUS 4 INC. Cost Per Test Contract Immunoassay Tests for Portland VAMC
ID: 36C26025Q0624Type: Presolicitation
AwardedJul 16, 2025
AwardeeDIASORIN INC STILLWATER 55082
Award #:36C26025D0040
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for a long-term procurement contract for cost per test immunoassay tests at the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). This contract, identified by solicitation number 36C26025Q0624, aims to ensure the provision of essential diagnostic services that support the healthcare needs of veterans. The procurement is part of the VA's commitment to maintaining high-quality healthcare services through efficient and effective supply chain management. Interested parties should note that the deadline for submitting offers has been extended to July 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM PDT, and may contact Contracting Specialist Hector Gonzalez at hector.gonzalez1@va.gov for further information.

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    Hector GonzalezContracting Specialists
    hector.gonzalez1@va.gov
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    This presolicitation notice details a long-term procurement opportunity for the cost per test contract related to immunoassay tests at the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C26025Q0624, is set to be solicited by June 30, 2025, at 17:00 Pacific Time. The contracting office, located in Vancouver, WA, is under the jurisdiction of Network Contracting Office 20. The pertinent service code is 6640, with the NAICS code listed as 325413, indicating the specific industry sector for biopharmaceutical testing. Interested parties can contact Contracting Specialist Hector Gonzalez via email for more information. This opportunity underscores the VA's commitment to maintaining quality healthcare services for veterans through efficient procurement processes and is part of broader federal initiatives to enhance healthcare services and management within VA facilities.
    This government document serves as an amendment to a solicitation regarding the Base Plus 4 CPT Immunoassay Contract for the Portland VA Medical Center. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the deadline for receiving offers from June 30, 2025, to July 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM PDT. The contracting office, Network Contracting Office 20, is responsible for the administration of this solicitation. Potential offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment, which can be done by updating specific sections of their submission or through separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. The amendment is a procedural adjustment, maintaining all previous terms and conditions of the original solicitation while informing bidders about the new deadline. Overall, this document illustrates a typical process in federal contracting, ensuring transparency and facilitating participation from various bidders while adhering to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Network Contracting Office 20 for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract concerning the supply of immunoassay instruments and related testing services to the Portland VA Medical Center. The contract spans five ordering periods from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2030, with a guaranteed minimum of $500 and a maximum contract capacity of $1.5 million. The contractor is responsible for supplying all necessary reagents, maintaining equipment, offering training for personnel, and providing advanced customer support. Compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses is mandatory, as well as adherence to technical industry standards. Key requisites include a 98% operational uptime guarantee for the instruments, timely delivery of supplies, rigorous training for staff, and stringent maintenance protocols. The purpose of this RFP is to enhance diagnostic capabilities at the Portland VA, ensuring high-quality patient care through reliable laboratory services and adherence to federal contracting regulations.
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