6515--OsmoPRO MAX Automated Osmometer
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Birmingham VA Health Care System (BVAHCS), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify vendors capable of providing one OsmoPRO MAX Automated Osmometer System. This system is required to replace an outdated, end-of-life osmometer for the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. Responses are due June 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish, deliver, install, validate, and train Government personnel on one fully automated osmometer system. This includes all necessary accessories, consumables, installation, validation support, warranty documentation, and technical support. The new system must meet or exceed specified salient characteristics, including utilizing freezing point depression methodology, supporting direct primary tube sampling, barcode scanning, reduced manual pipetting, LIS interface capability, quality control data management, continuous sample loading, and automated sample identification/traceability. The system aims to improve operational efficiency and maintain diagnostic testing capability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for a potential Firm-Fixed-Price contract)
- Period of Performance: Delivery, installation, validation, and training must be completed within sixty (60) calendar days after receipt of award (ARO).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: June 10, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: June 5, 2026
- Place of Performance: Birmingham VA Health Care System, Birmingham, AL 35233.
Special Requirements
- Personnel Security: Contractor employees requiring access to VA computer systems must undergo background investigations and receive favorable adjudication. U.S. citizenship is required, and specific forms (SF 86/85P, VA Form 0710, etc.) must be submitted within 30 days of receipt.
- Confidentiality: All deliverables are the exclusive property of the U.S. Government. The contractor shall not release any information without written approval from the Contracting Officer.
- Travel: All travel costs associated with delivery, installation, validation, and training must be included in the contractor's quoted price.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award.