6640--CBOC Point of Care Testing Cost per test Brand Name or Equal
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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 Contract Office 12 (36C252), is soliciting proposals for Point of Care Respiratory Virus Testing for the VA Illiana Health Care System's Community Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs). This opportunity seeks to acquire RT-PCR test instruments, reagents, and associated services to provide rapid, accurate diagnostic capabilities for Influenza A/B, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, and Strep A. This is an unrestricted acquisition. Proposals are due by June 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes six (6) RT-PCR test instruments capable of simultaneous detection of SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, and RSV, as well as Strep A. The analyzers and assays must be FDA-approved or authorized under EUA, CLIA-waived, rapid, PCR-based, and interfaced for point-of-care use. Instruments should be compact (approx. one cubic foot footprint) and connect to VistA/CPRS via RALS middleware for electronic transmission of results. A secure information management system compatible with VISN12 computer systems is also required. The vendor must provide comprehensive support, including delivery, installation, validation, training, preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and a 24-hour replacement program for malfunctioning units.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single Award, Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- Period of Performance: A base year from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, plus four (4) one-year option periods.
- Minimum Guarantee: $115,000.00
- Ceiling Amount: $800,000.00
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability and Price using a comparative evaluation process (FAR 13.106-2(b)(3)). The Government will determine the best benefit. Offerors must submit their best technical solutions and prices, providing evidence of FDA approval, CLIA waiver, instrumentation capabilities, assay menu, service plans, and implementation plans. Delivery and installation must occur no later than 30 days after receipt of the Notice of Award/Purchase Order.
Additional Notes
Salient characteristics for "Roche LAIT (Brand Name or Equal)" are provided as a benchmark. Security requirements include secure data transfer and compliance with VA network deployment standards (ERA). Prospective contractors must be responsible parties capable of meeting 100% of the requirements. The Contracting Officer is Teresa Beers.