6550--FY26: Automated Flow Cytometry CPT
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), has awarded a contract for Automated Flow Cytometry Cost Per Reportable Result (CPRR) services to BECKMAN COULTER, INC. The award, valued at $1,352,809.20, was made on March 12, 2026, following solicitation 36C24826Q0158. This contract provides a comprehensive solution for the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS).
Scope of Awarded Work
The contract covers the installation, maintenance, and operation of 10-16 Color Automated Flow Cytometer instrument(s). This includes the provision of necessary consumables and monoclonal antibodies for Leukemia/Lymphoma panels, Lymphocyte Subsets, and T-cell enumeration tests. The solution also encompasses automated systems, ancillary equipment, validation, calibration, technical support, training, repairs, and maintenance services. All equipment, reagents, and consumables must be cleared for clinical diagnostic use, with continuous inventory management and 24/7 technical assistance ensuring 90% uptime and less than 0.5% barcoding failure rate.
Contract Details
- Awardee: BECKMAN COULTER, INC.
- Award Number: 36C24826D0022
- Award Amount: $1,352,809.20
- Award Date: March 12, 2026
- Contract Type: Cost Per Reportable Result (CPRR)
- Period of Performance: Base year (12 months) with four 12-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Original Solicitation & Evaluation
The original solicitation, 36C24826Q0158, was evaluated based on Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Offers were required to meet minimum requirements, with preference potentially given for experience exceeding them. The solicitation included specific requirements for connecting flow cytometry instruments to the Laboratory Information System (LIS) for lymphocyte subsets, emphasizing the need for VHA-approved instrument software for LIS connectivity via DI-IM.
Key Requirements & Notes
Contract performance requires adherence to VA's information security and privacy standards, as detailed in VA Handbook 6500.6 Appendix B and VA Notice 24-12 Update to VA Handbook 6500.6, Contract Security, Appendix C. These documents outline comprehensive security obligations for handling VA information and systems, including data rights, encryption, incident reporting, and training.