6640--AUTOMATED CAPILLARY PROTEIN ANALYSIS SYSTEM Brand Name Only

This presolicitation notice (Solicitation Number 36C24626Q0673) announces an upcoming procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, for an Automated Capillary Protein Analysis System. This requirement is a brand-name-only, one-time purchase designated for the Richmond VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. The formal solicitation is expected to be released on or about July 10, 2026, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The applicable NAICS code for this procurement is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), which has a size standard of 1,000 employees. Prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring and downloading the solicitation and any subsequent amendments directly from Sam.gov. All inquiries and correspondence must be submitted via email to Contract Specialists Natasha Hawkins (Natasha.Hawkins@va.gov) and Cole Culley (Cole.Culley@va.gov); telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

This government procurement document outlines line item requirements for an "Abby System" acquisition. The contract comprises three distinct line items: the Abby System hardware (including a PC), virtual and onsite Abby Training services, and associated freight and handling fees. Each of the three line items has a quantity of one, is fully priced, and has a specified base contract period running from July 9, 2026, to August 8, 2026. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and Product/Service Code (PSC) 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies).

This Request for Quote (RFQ), solicitation number 36C24626Q0673, is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, to procure an Automated Capillary Protein Analysis System for the Richmond VA Medical Center's Research Service. The solicitation is a commercial product acquisition conducted under simplified acquisition procedures, with a deadline for quote submissions on July 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. The required system is a brand-name-only "Abby System" manufactured by ProteinSimple (Part Number: 004-680), along with corresponding virtual and onsite training and freight services. This fully automated bench-top system utilizes capillary electrophoresis and chemiluminescent detection to perform protein sizing, quantitation, and immunodetection, replacing manual Western blot processes to increase research throughput and reproducibility. A Single Source Justification accompanies the solicitation, confirming that ProteinSimple is the sole manufacturer of this patented capillary-based nano-immunoassay technology. While Government Scientific Source is an authorized small business distributor, it cannot provide the necessary training through its GSA schedule, leading the VA to seek competition on the open market. Quotes must include the Standard Form 1449, a completed price template, and a detailed technical approach not exceeding 30 pages. The resulting contract will be a firm-fixed-price order, with delivery required within 45 days of award and a 12-month comprehensive warranty. All technical questions must be submitted in writing by July 14, 2026.