6550--Reagents and Supplies

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment B - Salient Characteristics," outlines specific requirements and compatibility criteria for "Aquios CL Reagents and Supplies" to be used with existing laboratory equipment.

• Product: Aquios CL Reagents and Supplies
• Compatibility Requirement: Must be compatible with two Beckman Coulter Aquios CL units (S/N BC38059 EE 114681 and S/N BC38060 EE 114684).
• Reagent Testing: Reagents must be 510K/IVD cleared and used according to manufacturer specifications. Use of non-approved reagents will invalidate IVD clearance and cease testing for VISN22.
• Bar Coding: Bar coded reagents must conform to the IVD Usage with the AQUIOS Flow Cytometer.

Bidders must ensure their proposed reagents and supplies meet these specific compatibility and performance standards to be considered compliant with the opportunity requirements. Failure to meet these criteria could lead to invalidation of testing and cessation of services.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing sheet detailing CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) for various Beckman Coulter AQUIOS reagents and supplies. It outlines quantities and pricing for the base period and four option periods.

• CLINs: Specific product codes for reagents and supplies (e.g., B23533 AQUIOS Tetra-1 Panel, B23534 AQUIOS Tetra-2+ Panel).
• Brand Name: Beckman Coulter.
• Manufacturer Part Number: Provided for each item.
• Salient Characteristics: Referenced as 'See Attachment B', indicating detailed specifications are in a separate document.
• Quantity: Number of units required for each CLIN.
• Unit Price & Extended Price: Fields are present but show $0.0 for all items across all sheets, suggesting pricing is to be determined or provided separately.
• Sheets: The data is organized into '1. Base', '2. Option 1', '3. Option 2', '4. Option 3', and '5. Option 4', detailing requirements for each contract period. 'Sheet 6. Total w Options' provides a summary of annual and total prices, also showing $0.0.

Bidders should use this document to understand the specific quantities of reagents and supplies required for the base period and potential option periods. While current pricing is listed as $0.0, this sheet establishes the baseline for the items to be procured. Bidders must refer to 'Attachment B' for detailed salient characteristics to ensure they can meet the technical requirements. The structure of this sheet indicates how pricing should be presented for proposals.

Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)

This is a Sources Sought synopsis and Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office. It is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The VA is seeking information on potential sources capable of providing REAGENT & SUPPLIES for the VA San Diego Healthcare System. This notice is for a potential base period plus four option year procurement.

• The VA is interested in understanding market capabilities for reagents and supplies.

• FAR Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal applies; "equal to" items must meet all salient characteristics.

• Interested parties must be authorized resellers, distributors, or dealers of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

• No remanufactured or gray market items will be accepted.

• Responses must be submitted via email to Carlos.Magana@va.gov.

• Telephone responses will not be accepted.

• Responses must be received no later than 9 AM PST on February 6, 2026.

• Company name, address, point of contact.

• Business size classification (SDVOSB, VOSB, Hubzone, WOSB, Large Business, etc.) relative to NAICS 325413 (size standard of 1250 Employees).

• Whether the company is a manufacturer or distributor.

• If a small business distributor, details on any alteration, assembly, or modification of requested items.

• Whether the company holds any Federal contracts (FSS GSA/NASA SEWP/NAC, etc.) and if the items are available on those contracts.

• Capabilities regarding salient characteristics and "equal to items" (must provide clear, compelling, and convincing evidence).

• Unofficial pricing is encouraged but not required.

• Authorization letter or other OEM documentation verifying authorization.

• Responses are not offers and cannot be accepted to form a binding contract.

• Responders are responsible for all associated costs.

• This notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a solicitation copy.

• A future solicitation announcement may be published separately.

• Reference number: 36C26226Q0317.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Reagents and Supplies for the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA San Diego Healthcare System. The contracting office is Network Contracting Office 22, located in Long Beach, CA.

Details regarding specific requirements, deliverables, and technical specifications are not provided in this notice. Bidders are instructed to "View attachments for details" and are specifically directed to review "RFI Doc," "Attachment A," and "SOW doc."

Not specified in this notice.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: February 6, 2026, 9:00 AM Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA.
• Archive: 10 days after the response date.

Not specified in this notice.

• Product Service Code: 6550
• NAICS Code: 325413
• Place of Performance: VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA 92161.
• Point of Contact: Carlos Magana, Carlos.Magana@va.gov