6640--Mulltimode Microplate Readers BNOE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Network Contract Office 12, has issued a Solicitation (RFQ 36C25226Q0468) for the procurement of Multimode Microplate Readers. This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. The required equipment is for the Hines VA Hospital in Hines, IL. Offers are due by June 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks to acquire specific laboratory equipment, including:
- Item 0001: An Invitrogen EVOS M5000 Imaging System with an extended warranty package and related accessories (4x objective, 10x objective, light cube starter kit, Cy5 light cube, vessel holders).
- Item 0002: A Thermo Scientific Varioskan ALF Multimode Reader. Vendors may propose "Brand Name or Equal" items, which must meet detailed salient characteristics. These include multimode detection capabilities (absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence), a broad wavelength range (UV, visible, near-IR), support for standard SBS microplate formats (6-well to 384-well), multiple read modes (endpoint, kinetic, spectral scanning), user-programmable methods, integrated data analysis, temperature control, adjustable shaking/mixing, high-sensitivity detectors, and data export in standard formats.
Contract Details
This is a solicitation for commercial products and commercial services. The applicable NAICS Code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1000 employees. Delivery is FOB Destination to Hines VA Hospital, Hines, IL. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) upon acceptance of items. The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, with FAR 52.212-3 attached.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted by June 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. The award will be made to the offeror whose proposal is determined to be the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
Eligibility
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Point of Contact
For inquiries, contact Patrick T Trzeciak at Patrick.Trzeciak@va.gov.