Centrifuges
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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 Philadelphia VA Medical Center's Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, requires two new laboratory centrifuges for processing patient specimens. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity. Responses are due by June 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two laboratory-grade swing-out rotor centrifuges to be used in the Hematology and Chemistry sections. Key specifications include:
- Capacity for 13 X 75/100 mm and 16 X 75/100 mm tubes.
- Includes one (1) centrifuge, one (1) 90° swing-out rotor, four (4) buckets, and adapters.
- Capable of spinning at or up to 5000 RPM.
- Ability to spin up to 32 specimens simultaneously.
- Temperature control system with pre-cool function from -20 to +40°C.
- Versa-Rotor™ for multiple applications.
- All-steel construction, quiet operation, and an easy-to-lift lid with a safety lock feature.
- Five (5) year warranty.
- Dimensions: 16.5 X 18 X 23.6 inches.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (one-time task order).
- Period of Performance: One-time procurement of equipment.
- Delivery: Within 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to Philadelphia, PA.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- Response Due: June 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.
- Published Date: May 21, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotations via email to Adriane.Perretti@va.gov. The subject line must be "36C24426Q0589 | Centrifuges | (Company Name)". Submissions must include a brief capability statement, answers to specific questions outlined in the solicitation, and a Letter of Authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
Eligibility
This acquisition is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Responding SDVOSB firms must provide proof of Vets First Verification, and all responding small businesses must include proof of small business status.
Additional Notes
- Suggested NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing).
- Suggested PSC Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies).
- Domestic made products are preferred.