6550--Butler VA Healthcare Clinic Brand Name Only Requirement Bio-Rad Immunoassay QC Materials

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Justification for Single Source Award for the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, Butler VA Abie Abraham Health Care Center. It outlines the need for brand name Bio-Rad reagents for a firm-fixed-price contract over a five-year ordering period. The estimated value for this purchase is $219,461.31.

• Brand name Bio-Rad reagents.

• Reagents are known compounds compatible with the current laboratory analyzer.

• Required for accurate patient test results and quality control (QC) within the laboratory.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Five-year ordering period.

• Estimated Value: $219,461.31.

• The document recommends an unrestricted solicitation to SAM.gov due to a lack of competition identified.

• Market research indicated a lack of sufficient competition on GSA.

• The Small Business Administration (SBA) or VA Rule of Two was not met.

• The justification is made under FAR 12.102(a) for awards over the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT ($250K).

• Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C244-26-AP-1829.

• Revision: 02, Effective Date: 02/01/22.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Bio-Rad Specialty Immunoassay Quality Control Materials for the Abie Abraham VA Healthcare Center in Butler, PA. The government requires these materials to validate laboratory instrument operations and ensure the reliability of test results.

• Product: Bio-Rad Specialty Immunoassay Quality Control Materials.

• Quality: Materials should have the longest possible outdates, preferably a year outdated on the same lot number.

• Delivery: Materials will be shipped within 3 business days of order placement to the Abie Abraham HCC loading dock at 353 North Duffy Road, Butler, PA 16001.

• Updates: Contractor will provide monthly updates of materials via email to the Core Lab contact.

• Contract Type: 5-year, firm-fixed price, indefinite quantity contract.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated Contract Effective Date: 05/04/2026; Anticipated Contract Expiration Date: 05/03/2031.

• Task Orders: The government will issue unilateral task orders for each ordering period, contingent upon the availability of VA funds.

• Questions Due: No later than 3:00 PM EST on Friday, April 24th, 2026.

• Quotes Due: No later than 3:00 PM EST on Monday, April 27th, 2026.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to keri.hester1@va.gov.

• Evaluation: The solicitation indicates "Price Only" as the evaluation factor.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 325413

• Size Standard: 1000 Employees

• The attached Materials list is an estimate of quantities and may not reflect the exact quantities ordered.

• The contract includes various FAR and VAAR clauses related to contract terms, ordering, payment, and security.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Justification for Single Source Award for the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, Butler VA Abie Abraham Health Care Center. It outlines the need for Bio-Rad reagents for a firm-fixed-price contract over a five-year ordering period, to be used by the Butler VA Laboratory Medicine Service.

• Brand name Bio-Rad reagents.

• Reagents must be compatible with the current analyzer to ensure accurate patient results and meet laboratory quality control mandates.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Five-year ordering period.

• Estimated Value: $219,461.31.

• The document indicates that due to a lack of competition on GSA and not meeting the SBA or VA Rule of Two, the Contracting Officer recommends an unrestricted solicitation to SAM.gov.

• The justification notes that the criteria for SBA or VA Rule of Two were not met, suggesting an unrestricted approach.

• This is a justification for a single-source award over the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT ($250K).

• The acquisition plan action ID is 36C244-26-AP-1829.

• Revision 02, Effective Date: 02/01/22.

Statement of Need

This document outlines the need for Quality Control (QC) materials to validate laboratory instruments at the Abie Abraham VA Healthcare Center in Butler, PA. The QC results ensure instruments operate within specifications, making test results reliable for patient diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment planning.

• The contractor will provide Bio-Rad Quality Control Materials.

• Materials will be shipped with the longest possible outdates, preferably one year from the expiration date, on the same lot number.

• Materials will be scheduled for shipment based on the Core Lab's needs.

• Shipments must occur within 3 business days of order placement.

• Deliveries are to be made to the dock area of the Abie Abraham HCC.

• Bio-Rad Card MKR LT Plus (Levels 1-3): 30 Each

• Bio-Rad Multiqual Unassay (Levels 1-3): 30 Each

• Bio-Rad Liquichek Ethanol/Ammonia Control (Levels 1-3): 40 Each

• Bio-Rad Urine Chemistry (Levels 1-2): 15 Each

• Bio-Rad Specialty IA plus Liquid TriLv: 100 Each

• Bio-Rad Specialty IA Liq (Levels 1-3, L): 30 Each

• Bio-Rad U Tox Controls (Negative, S10, S20, S1, S2): 10 Each

• Bio-Rad Liquichek Immunology (Levels 1-3): 30 Each

• Base Year: 5/4/26 - 5/3/27

• Option Years 1-4: 5/4/27 - 5/3/31

• Contractor will not have access to Protected Patient Health Information (PHI), VA computers, or online VA/U.S. government resources.

• All deliverables are the property of the U.S. Government.

• Contractor must comply with Federal and Agency records management policies.

• Deliveries are to be made during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm, excluding Federal holidays) unless otherwise approved.

• Provided upon award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for brand name only Bio-Rad immunoassay QC materials required for the Butler VA Healthcare Clinic. The full solicitation will be posted on www.sam.gov on or about April 17th, 2026.

• Procurement of Bio-Rad immunoassay QC materials.

• The contract will be unrestricted.

• Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring www.sam.gov for the release of the solicitation package and any amendments.

• All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer at keri.hester1@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

• All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.

• This procurement is set-aside for SBA.

• NAICS Code: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing.

• Size Standard: $1250 Employees.

• This notice is not a request for competitive offers and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for proposal preparation costs.

• Attached documents include: DRAFT Statement of Need -Bio-Rad QC and BNJA Butler BioRad.