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 for new sample preparation equipment for a laboratory. This Sources Sought notice aims to identify potential contractors capable of providing flexible and fast compact robotic workstations and associated consumables. Responses are due by 5:00 PM PST on May 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required equipment includes flexible and fast compact robotic workstations designed for efficient automation of assays, sample, control, and calibrator preparation. Key characteristics include compatibility with sample tubes, microplates, and custom lab ware; barcode identification for samples, plates, and reagents; and the ability to communicate with LC/MS/MS systems and middleware. The system must be programmable for solid phase extraction, protein precipitation, and assay standard preparation, capable of using closed systems for solvent application, and able to heat, cool, and mix 96-well plates with no-drip pipetting for volatile liquids.
Required individual line items include:
- One (1) each: Line item description for each item requiring a breakdown in pricing (referencing an attached EER Quote).
- One (1) each: Consumable list with part numbers.
- Two (2) each: Maintenance Manuals (CD, PDF, or Word).
- Two (2) each: User Manuals.
- One (1) each: Cleaning Instructions for all equipment, supplies, and accessories.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 13, 2026, 5:00 PM PST
- Published: April 22, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a capabilities statement that includes business information, size, type, SAM Unique Identifier, and an affirmation of capability to perform according to the attached Statement of Work. Vendors are also encouraged to provide feedback on the attached Requirements Description. Responses should be sent via email to Hector Gonzalez at hector.gonzalez1@va.gov.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information gathering only to determine the acquisition strategy; no solicitation is available at this time.