6630--Biofire Modules
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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), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) at the Fayetteville, AR medical center, has issued an unrestricted solicitation (36C25626Q0335) for the procurement of BioFire FilmArray modules and associated components. This Firm-Fixed-Price contract aims to expand gastrointestinal pathogen testing capabilities. Offers are due by February 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires two (2) additional BioFire FilmArray modules and related components, specified as brand name only to ensure compatibility with existing BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Torch Systems. Key deliverables include:
- Two (2) BioFire FilmArray modules (compatible with existing Torch Systems).
- One (1) Duplex Module Enclosure (Model: HTFA-ASY-0002).
- Two (2) Torch Modules (Model: HTFA-ASY-0003).
- Two (2) BioFire BCID2 Panels (MPN: RFIT-ASY-0147).
- One (1) Connection Service VLINK 230380.
- One (1) BCID2 Verification Kit-Zeptometrix -423640. All modules must be capable of running the FilmArray® Respiratory Panel 2 (RP2), FilmArray® Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Panel, and FilmArray® Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1000 Employees
- Place of Performance: Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks, Fayetteville, AR
- Delivery: By February 1, 2026, or within 60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Offers Due: February 6, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time (Chicago, USA)
- Published Date: January 26, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on offers that provide a Certificate from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for authorized distributor status and Price. Technical and past performance are considered equal to each other. Offers lacking an OEM letter of authorized vendor/distributor status will not be considered.
Additional Notes
FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference. VAAR clause 852.232-72 (Electronic Submission of Payment Requests) also applies. Specific IT, Security, and Record Management requirements are detailed in the solicitation.