6550--SYSMEX ANTIBODY REAGENT CONSUMABLES
Overview
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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), VISN 22 Long Beach Network Contracting Office, is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for Sysmex Antibody Reagent Consumables. This market research aims to identify sources capable of providing specific brand-name reagents and consumables for existing BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer analyzers at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. Responses are due by Monday, February 2, 2026, at 07:00 A.M. PST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires reagent consumable supplies that are 100% compatible and authorized for use with existing BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer analyzers. The requirement is strictly for Sysmex America specific reagents and consumables; no other brands or substitute items will be accepted. This RFI is not for the purchase of new instruments but solely for the necessary reagents and consumables.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 325413 – In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (SBA Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- PSC Code: 6550 – In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets
- Anticipated Contract Structure: Base year + four 1-year option periods
- Period of Performance: May 31, 2026 – May 30, 2031 (Base Year: 05/31/2026 – 05/30/2027, with four subsequent option years)
- Response Due: February 2, 2026, by 07:00 A.M. PST
- Published Date: January 22, 2026
- Place of Performance: VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, United States
Submission & Evaluation
This RFI is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation. The VA is seeking information from Small Businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), to inform future acquisition decisions. Interested parties must submit responses via email to Marcos.Diaz@va.gov.
Required Submission Information:
- Company name, address, point of contact
- Size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, Hubzone, WOSB, Large Business)
- Confirmation of small business status under NAICS 325413
- Manufacturer, authorized distributor, or equivalent solution provider status (if applicable, provide manufacturer name and size)
- Country of origin for end product and U.S. component cost percentage
- Details on designated distributors (if a large business)
- Description of any alteration/assembly/modification if a small business distributor/reseller
- Subcontracting plans and self-performed percentage
- Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) or other Federal Government contract numbers, and availability of items on schedule
- General pricing (encouraged for market research, not for award evaluation)
- Capabilities statement demonstrating ability to meet salient characteristics
- Feedback or suggestions on salient characteristics/statement of work
- SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code number
Ensure to reference RFI number 36C26226Q0306 – FACSLyric Cytometry Reagents in the email subject line.
Additional Notes
Responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. All information marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Attachment A (P02 - RFI Attachment A.xlsx) provides brand name, make, and part number information; respondents should fill out specific columns (F, H, J, L, N) in Tab 1 of this spreadsheet.