6515--NEW SAMPLE PREPARATION EQUIPMENT LAB
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), specifically Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20) on behalf of the Portland VA Medical Center, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential contractors capable of providing new sample preparation equipment for a laboratory. This effort aims to gather information for a future acquisition strategy. Responses are due by May 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
The VA is seeking flexible and fast compact robotic workstations designed to efficiently automate assays, sample, control, and calibrator preparation. Key characteristics include:
- Compatibility with sample tubes, microplates, and custom labware.
- Barcode identification for samples, 96-well plates, and reagents.
- Ability to communicate with LC/MS/MS systems and middleware.
- Programming capability for solid phase extraction, protein precipitation, and assay standard preparation.
- Closed system for solvent application during solid phase extraction.
- Capability to use 96-well plates, and to heat, cool, and mix plates.
- No-drip pipetting for volatile liquids.
Required individual line items include one each of the main equipment (per EER Quote), a consumable list with part numbers, two maintenance manuals, two user manuals, and cleaning instructions. Optional items include expendable supplies (pipette tips), a 6-month preventive maintenance plan plus a 3-year extended warranty, and 6 days of onsite training.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product/Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Department: Veterans Affairs
- Office: 260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, by 5:00 PM PST
- Published: April 22, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research to determine the acquisition strategy and potential small business participation. Vendors should submit a capabilities statement including business information, size, type, SAM Unique Identifier, and an affirmation of capability to perform according to the attached Statement of Work. Feedback on the Requirements Description is also encouraged.
Additional Notes
All products should be ordered to arrive 90 days after the award date, with shipping costs included or specified. This notice is for information gathering only and does not constitute a solicitation. No solicitation is available at this time. Responses should be sent to Hector Gonzalez at hector.gonzalez1@va.gov.