6550--Reagents and Consumables for Laboratory Tests. This is for Puget Sound VA Medical Center

SOL #: 36C26026Q0316Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)

VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets (6550)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6d2a867db03f43a0b19b966d4e338ba2/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 2, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 3, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 9, 2026, 9:00 PM

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 Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Reagents and Consumables for Laboratory Tests at the Puget Sound VA Medical Center in Seattle and Tacoma/American Lake. This initiative aims to identify potential contractors capable of meeting extensive laboratory requirements. Capabilities statements are due by February 9, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for comprehensive laboratory support, including random access instruments, continuously stocked inventory of reagents, standards, controls, supplies, and disposables. The detailed Statement of Work (SOW) outlines specific technical features for both Seattle and American Lake VA facilities, covering primary analyzers, processing automation lines (Seattle only), testing instrumentation, inventory management, and contractor middleware management systems. Services include delivery, installation, maintenance, emergency repairs, training, performance validation, and waste characterization.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
Set-Aside: None specified (for market research purposes)
Response Due: February 9, 2026, 04:00 PM PST
Published: February 2, 2026

Evaluation

Responses will be used for market research to determine potential contractors and inform the acquisition strategy. This notice is not a request for quotes or a solicitation.

Additional Notes

Interested parties should submit a capabilities statement including business information, size, type, SAM Unique Identifier, and affirmation of capability to perform according to the detailed Statement of Work. Feedback on the "Requirements Description" is also encouraged. The primary contact is Hector D Gonzalez (hector.gonzalez1@va.gov).