6550--Agilent Reagents
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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 the South Texas Veteran Health Care System, is seeking Agilent Reagents under a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. This is a Small Business Set-Aside, with offers specifically solicited from VIP-listed Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The procurement aims to secure essential reagents for the Histology Department at the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service's San Antonio Laboratories. Quotes are due by March 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for brand name staining reagents and supplies that are compatible with the Government Owned Dako Artisan Special Stainer. No third-party reagent substitutions are accepted. The contractor must ensure a continuously stocked inventory of reagents and supplies, providing items of the highest quality and lot number with clearly marked expiration dates. The vendor is also required to provide same-day order confirmation, tracking information, and immediate notification of any shipment delays or technical advisories. These specialized staining reagents will be utilized at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio, TX.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: 1 Year (Base Contract Period: April 15, 2026, to April 14, 2027), with an option to extend services for up to 6 months.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside, specifically for VIP-listed Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Small Business Size Standard: 1250 Employees)
- PSC: 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets)
- Quotes Due: March 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST
- Published Date: March 11, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation. Quotes must be submitted via email to susan.flores2@va.gov. Required submissions include pricing, a technical description detailing how items meet needs, and product literature. Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 12). Evaluation factors are Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price, with Technical and Past Performance considered equal. The evaluation will also consider the total price for all options. Offerors must complete and submit representations and certifications as required by FAR 52.212-3.
Additional Notes
Invoices shall be submitted monthly via the Tungsten Network. The full text of FAR provisions or clauses can be accessed at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. The Point of Contact is Susan Flores (Susan.flores2@va.gov, 210-617-5300 X24379). Place of Performance is South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX.