6640 Reagents, Consumables, and Service for ALCOR iSED for Portland VA Medical Center

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services, issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), to provide reagents, consumables, and a service maintenance agreement for two (2) automated ALCOR ISED Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) analyzers. The services will be provided to the VA Portland Health Care System Hematology section in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service.

• Reagents and consumables for the iSED ESR analyzers.

• Preventive and corrective maintenance services for the analyzers, including software upgrades, parts, and labor.

• Telephone technical support available Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM.

• Malfunction incident reports within 2 business days of repair completion.

• Equipment must maintain at least 98% uptime per month.

• The government anticipates awarding a five-year firm-fixed-price Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: 07/15/2026 - 07/14/2031 (Base year plus four option years).

• Offers are due by 06-15-2026 at 17:00 Pacific Time.

• Offerors must complete specific sections of the SF 1449 form, including the Price/Cost Schedule and Attachment A.

• Evaluation will be based on factors including equipment uptime, technical support availability, and malfunction reporting, with technical and past performance being equal.

• Contact Eric Lingenfelter at eric.lingenfelter@va.gov or 360-852-9891 for questions.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED and not set aside for small businesses.

• NAICS Code: 325413, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.

• Product Service Code: 6640.

• The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov and www.acquisition.gov/vaar.

• Offerors must address how they will meet the evaluation factors outlined in section E.3.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment A 36C26026Q0650.xlsx", appears to be a pricing or line item information sheet associated with solicitation 36C26026Q0650. It details the specific items, quantities, and pricing structures for the opportunity.

• Action Line Item Information Sheet: Lists various supplies and services, including "iWASH (4-Pack)", "Seditrol (6x4.5mL)", "Test Card, 1000 Tests", "Alcor Thermal Paper (5-pk.)", "DeepCLEAN", and "Service Maintenance Contract".
• Contract Period: Specifies a Period of Performance (POP) from 07/15/2026 to 07/14/2031.
• Pricing Structure: Includes base pricing and multiple option periods (Option 1 through Option 4) with associated pricing details.
• Units of Measure: Primarily uses 'EA' (Each) for quantities.
• Product/Service Codes: Lists PSC 6640 for these items.
• NAICS Code: The primary NAICS code associated is 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing).

This attachment is crucial for bidders as it outlines the specific products and services required, the quantities, and the pricing structure across the base period and option periods. Bidders must use this information to formulate their proposals and pricing strategies accurately. It also provides insight into the expected contract duration and the types of items being procured.