65--65 V II Invitro Diagnostics, Reagents, Test Kits, and Test Sets - Solicitation Refresh M5-Q52A-04-R6
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact the FSS Service Helpdesk at fss.help@va.gov or 708-786-7737.