6640--DxFLEX System - Cleveland
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, is seeking to purchase a DxFLEX Flow Cytometer System with an auto-loader and workstation. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to enhance the quality, safety, and throughput of patient testing in the Pathology and Laboratory Service Department. Quotes are due by June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires the Brand Name Only DxFLEX Flow Cytometer System, including the DxFLEX System B5-R3-V5 with Auto-Loader NA, CEVID Display, DxFLEX Workstation, and a LEXMARK color laser printer. The procurement also includes DxFLEX Service Installation, Flow Application Support, Customer Training at Beckman Coulter Site, and various consumables such as DxFLEX Sheath Fluid, Daily QC Fluorospheres, FLOW CLEAN IVD, Contrad 70, and SWRE KIT, KALUZA C 10 User Network License. An optional IT Informatics Support Service Contract is also listed.
The DxFLEX system must be FDA-cleared for 10-color in vitro diagnostic use with the ClearLLab 10C Reagent System. Key technical requirements include three solid-state lasers (405 nm, 488 nm, 638 nm), high sensitivity detectors, automated sample loading with barcode verification, bi-directional LIS connectivity, and a compact footprint. The system is intended to streamline sample preparation, improve result accuracy, and reduce manual hands-on time for leukemia/lymphoma immunophenotyping.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 36C25026Q0639) issued under FAR Part 12, utilizing the RFO format.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1000-employee size standard.
- FSC/PSC: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
- Place of Performance: Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, 10701 East Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: June 18, 2026, by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of quotes considering Price, Technical or Quality, and Past Performance. The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government.
- Quote Requirements: Offerors must include a statement accepting the solicitation's terms and conditions or list any exceptions with rationale. Vendors must be an OEM, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, and provide an authorization letter from the OEM to verify status and ensure warranty/service.
- Point of Contact: Questions should be submitted in writing via email to Jennifer A. Tisdale, Contract Specialist, at jennifer.tisdale@va.gov.