6640--New Blanket Purchase Agreement for Molecular Testing- Strep ID, Respiratory Panel, and Blood Culture ID.
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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 19 (36C259), has issued a pre-solicitation notice for a Request for Quote (RFQ) to establish a new Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Molecular Testing services. This opportunity, identified as solicitation 36C25926Q0375, seeks contractors to provide molecular diagnostic testing systems for Strep ID, Respiratory Panel, and Blood Culture ID. Responses are due June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, reagents, standards, supplies, consumable/disposable items, parts, and accessories. This includes furnishing all labor, parts, and equipment required for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, technical support, and periodic preventative maintenance inspections for contractor-owned molecular systems and peripherals. Services will operate on a cost-per-test pricing structure, ensuring the proper generation of molecular diagnostic testing results. The primary place of performance is the Department of Veterans Affairs Fort Harrison VA Medical Center, MT, with additional locations as specified in the Statement of Work (SOW).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-solicitation for a Request for Quote (RFQ) leading to a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Set-Aside: This procurement is UNRESTRICTED.
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM MOUNTAIN TIME, DENVER, USA.
- Published: May 1, 2026.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
Additional Information
This notice serves to inform eligible offerors of the upcoming RFQ. For inquiries, contact Ernest Appiah, Contract Specialist, at Ernest.Appiah@va.gov or 303-712-5733.