**AMENDED **6640 - WSNC BioRad Laboratory Quality Control Products IDIQ
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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 the Network Contract Office 20 (36C260), has issued an AMENDED Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This opportunity seeks Bio-Rad Laboratory Quality Control Products and Software, or similar compatible items, for Western States Network Consortium (WSNC) medical facilities. This is an UNRESTRICTED acquisition. Proposals are now due by June 16, 2026, at 5 PM PDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide Bio-Rad products or equivalent items that are compatible with existing Bio-Rad equipment and meet similar quality standards. Key requirements include:
- Providing products similar in form, fit, and function to those listed in Attachment A (Pricing).
- Sequestering specific lots of controls to ensure consistency across ordering locations.
- Offering maximized expiration dates for control lots.
- Ensuring deliveries comply with federal and state packing/shipping standards.
- Providing replacement products for unfit items within two business days.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Five (5) one-year ordering periods, from August 16, 2026, to August 15, 2031.
- Minimum Guarantee: $100,000 over the life of the contract.
- Price Ceiling: $9,500,000 over the life of the IDIQ.
- Order Limits: Individual delivery orders may range from a minimum of $15,000 (implied) up to $250,000, with a combination of orders not exceeding $500,000. No minimum for Ordering Officer (OO) or Government Purchase Card (GPC) orders.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Submission Deadline: June 16, 2026, at 5 PM PDT.
- Submission Method: Offers must be emailed to Robin Wilson at robin.wilson3@va.gov.
- Questions Due: May 19, 2026, at 10 AM PDT (This date has passed).
- Evaluation Factors: Relevant Experience, Past Performance, and Price. Relevant experience and past performance are considered significantly more important than Price.
- The Government intends to award without negotiations.
Additional Notes
This solicitation has been amended to extend the closing date and update Attachment A (Pricing) due to item duplications. Bidders must fill in column O (Unit Prices) on the Items tab of the amended Attachment A. A signed copy of this amendment must be submitted with the quote. The NAICS code is 334516 (Size Standard: 1,000 Employees). Quarterly reports on contract usage are required.