6630--FLEX PLUS ANALYZER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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), specifically the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS, is soliciting proposals for Radiometer ABL90 FLEX PLUS Analyzers and full-service maintenance. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under FAR Part 13.5 Simplified Procedures.
This procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Quotes are due May 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the acquisition and delivery of two (2) new Radiometer ABL90 FLEX PLUS Analyzers, along with all necessary accessories, consumables, and calibration items. Additionally, the contract covers the lease renewal for one (1) existing Radiometer ABL 820 Analyzer, including its accessories, consumables, and calibration items. A critical component is the provision of full-service maintenance for both analyzer models for a base period and four (4) option years, encompassing preventive and corrective maintenance, all consumables, and performance monitoring. Salient characteristics for the analyzers include bio-safe, cartridge-based systems, specific dimensions, automatic calibration, clot detection, and bidirectional connection to VistA (LIS).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Base Year (June 18, 2026 - June 17, 2027) with four (4) option years.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing).
- Quote Questions Due: May 15, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Central Time, via email to michelle.atwell@va.gov.
- Quotes Due: May 20, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Central Time.
- Published: May 13, 2026.
Eligibility & Submission
Offerors must be VIP-listed SDVOSBs at the time of offer and award. All offers must be submitted electronically to michelle.atwell@va.gov. Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Evaluation
Award will be based on Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical capability will be assessed on meeting minimum requirements with sufficient detail in the quote.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses from Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01. The Contracting Specialist is Michelle Atwell (michelle.atwell@va.gov, 601-206-6952).