6640--Allergy and Autoimmune Disease CPT Base +4 (TAM and BP)
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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.
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 Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), is soliciting for a fully automated autoimmune analyzer testing system on a Cost-Per-Test (CPT) basis. This system, including associated reagents, supplies, and consumables, is required for FDA-approved patient testing at VISN 08 facilities, primarily the Tampa VA Healthcare Network (TVAHCN) and the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS). Offers are due February 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a fully automated autoimmune analyzer testing system capable of performing a broad range of specific IgE and antibody tests. The system must be installed in at least two separate locations: James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (Tampa, FL) and C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center (Bay Pines, FL). The contract also requires flexibility to expand testing capabilities and add instrumentation to future locations within the VISN Healthcare Network as needed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity.
- Period of Performance: A base period from February 9, 2026, to February 8, 2027, with four (4) one-year option periods, extending the total performance through February 8, 2031.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, though specific clauses related to small business concerns are included.
- Offer Due: February 5, 2026, 9:00 AM EST.
- Questions Due: January 30, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
- Published: January 28, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Offers must be emailed to Paul.Jarrett@va.gov.
- Key Submission Components: Signed SF1449, completed Contract Administration Data, a completed Price Schedule (using the updated version from Amendment 0001), and necessary items for CPT compliance (Packaging Structure, Unit Price, Manufacturer Part Number, Item Part Number, OEM Name).
- Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Acceptability (a go/no-go factor), Past Performance (more important than price), and Price.
Additional Notes
- Point of Contact: Paul A Jarrett, Contracting Officer (Paul.Jarrett@va.gov).