65--65 V II Invitro Diagnostics, Reagents, Test Kits, and Test Sets - Solicitation Refresh M5-Q52A-04-R6

SOL #: M5Q52A04R6Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

NAC FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE (36F797)

HINES, IL, 60141, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

Medical/Dental/Veterinary Eqpt/Supp (65)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/81a77246b06a4d9df088149eff928fbd/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 16, 2018

Last Updated

Apr 20, 2026

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), through its National Acquisition Center (NAC) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) (36F797), is seeking offers for a Worldwide Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract for Invitro Diagnostics, Reagents, Test Kits, & Test Sets (FSC Class 6550). This is a standing solicitation with no closing date for offers, allowing continuous submissions.

Scope of Work

This solicitation covers a broad range of Invitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits, and Test Sets. The contract aims to establish a Multiple Award Schedule for these products, ensuring availability for eligible ordering activities.

Contract Details

Type: Fixed-Price with Economic Price Adjustment, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Schedule.
Duration: Initial 5-year base period, with options to extend for up to three additional 5-year periods (totaling 20 years).
Minimum Guaranteed Order: $2,500.
Set-Aside: While the FSS contract itself is not set-aside, various small business set-aside clauses are incorporated by reference, indicating the potential for individual task orders to be set aside for Small Businesses, HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, and WOSB concerns.

Key Amendments & Updates

Amendment 0008 (Latest): Confirms the solicitation as a standing solicitation with no closing date and clarifies the contract extension options (up to three additional 5-year periods).
Amendment 0007: Incorporates GSAM Clause 552.238-120 for Economic Price Adjustment (Tailored) and updates the Responsibility Evaluation (Oct 2025) and Signature Authority (Aug 2025) forms.
Amendment 0006: Updates numerous FAR clauses (e.g., 52.203-17, 52.212-3, 52.212-5, 52.219-9, 52.226-8) and adds a new Responsibility Evaluation document.
Amendment 0004: Reduces the grace period for Industrial Funding Fee (IFF) reporting and remittance from 60 to 30 days, effective for FY24 Q1. The IFF remains 0.5%.

Submission & Eligibility

Submission Method: Offers must be submitted electronically via eOffer to vafssoffers@va.gov. Paper offers will not be considered.
Eligibility: Offerors must demonstrate responsibility and the ability to fulfill contract obligations, including minimum annual sales criteria ($150,000 in commercial sales or $25,000 in government sales). New offerors without an existing FSS contract must complete the GSA "Pathway to Success" education seminar.
Acknowledgement: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of all amendments.