6515 Automated Liquid Handling System
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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 Portland VA Healthcare System, is seeking a one-time purchase of an Automated Liquid Handling System for Quantiferon Tuberculosis Tests. This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) aims to procure a system capable of automating pipetting for tuberculosis testing. The acquisition is unrestricted. Responses are due April 10, 2026, at 17:00 Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The required system must be a flexible and fast automated liquid handling system capable of pipetting 6.0mL Li heparin samples into 4 Qiagen QTB sample tubes. Key features include:
- Compatibility with BD sample tubes and QIAGEN QTB Tubes.
- Barcode identification of samples and aliquots.
- Ability to uncap and recap samples.
- Capability to mix samples according to Qiagen and VA procedures.
- No-drip pipetting functionality. The purchase includes the instrument configuration (Aliquot Starlet AL 4X5ML / 4XCPC Legacy Starlet AL Base Platform with Venus 4 SW), table and monitor/keyboard arm, accessories (Aliquot Starlet ARW Hardware Kit), and comprehensive engineering and service. This service covers delivery, installation, IQ/OQ, a 12-month warranty, 6-month preventive maintenance, method programming, and operator training. Consumables (4000 PL. Conductive Filter Tips) for testing and setup are also included. Required documentation comprises Maintenance Manuals, User Manuals, and Cleaning Instructions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-fixed-price service order anticipated.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
- PSC Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Delivery: Products expected between May 15, 2026, and June 1, 2026.
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 17:00 Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA.
- Published: April 2, 2026.
Evaluation
Evaluation will incorporate FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5. Bidders should consult the full solicitation for detailed evaluation factors.
Additional Notes
For further information, contact Eric Lingenfelter (Contracting Officer) at Eric.Lingenfelter@va.gov or Hector Gonzalez at hector.gonzalez1@va.gov. Bidders are instructed to refer to continuation pages for quote submission details and may need to submit an attached quote (See EER Quote).