6640--Biosafety Cabinets
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Network Contracting Office (NCO) 23, is soliciting proposals for Biosafety Cabinets for the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for research biosafety cabinets and associated warranty services for Biosafety Level (BSL) 2 labs. Proposals are due April 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The solicitation requires two (2) 5' Class II, Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) with specific technical features including a 10” sash, 115V / 50/60 Hz power compatibility, right-side service fixtures, a minimum 5" full-color touchscreen, internal UV light, HEPA filtration, and Vacu-Pass portals. The system must be brand name or equal to Labconco Logic Type A2 specifications.
Required accessories include two Universal Hydraulic Base Stands, two Airflow Sensor Displays, two Stainless Steel Shelves, two Cord Management Systems, one Pipette Rack, one Magnetic Waste Bag Holder, and one Pipette Aid Holder.
Deliverables include delivery to the Research building at Sioux Falls VA Health Care System and ground-level unloading. Installation is not required. A 1-year warranty or manufacturer's warranty (whichever is greater) is also required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Implied Firm Fixed-Price for commercial items.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1000 Employees
- Delivery: Required 90-120 days after award.
- Offer Due Date: April 15, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT.
- Published Date: April 8, 2026 (latest amendment).
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions: Must be received 72 hours before the offer due date. Email questions to jennifer.watkins-schoenig@va.gov and joshua.imdacha@va.gov.
- Submission Requirements: Signed SF 1449, completed price schedule, signed SF30s for amendments, descriptive literature (if brand name or equal), OEM authorization letter, and completed RFO 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), with technical ability evaluated based on Section B.2. The acquisition will be evaluated as a single group of line items. The Buy American Act will be applied.
Additional Notes
This is a "brand name or equal" procurement. Offerors must agree to hold prices firm for 60 calendar days. Electronic submission of payment requests is required via VA's Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System.