6640--EQ Vanquish Flex UHLPC in support of the Sioux Falls VAHCS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the "EQ Vanquish Flex UHLPC" in support of the Sioux Falls VAHCS. The contracting office is located in Fort Meade, SD (ZIP code 57741).

• Product Service Code: 6640

• NAICS Code: 334516

• Award Number: 36C26326P0273

• Award Amount: $154,920.01

• Award Date: 03-09-2026

• Awardee Name: THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC

• Awardee UEI: CMBPHDRMCS51

• Awardee Address: 1400 NORTHPOINT PKWY STE 10, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407

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This appears to be an award notice rather than a solicitation document itself, as it contains award details like the awardee, award amount, and award date. The original solicitation number was 36C26326Q0337.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of a "Vanquish Flex UHPLC System (Brand Name or Equal)" to support the Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System. The document outlines the specific requirements, deliverables, and terms for this acquisition.

• The core requirement is the "Vanquish Flex + AS + FC + DAD + FLD + ECD Ultra High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) System".

• The system must meet detailed functional, performance, and specification requirements as outlined in Section B.4.

• This includes specific components such as System Base, Base Module, Solvent Rack, Binary Pump F, Split Sampler FT, and various detectors and accessories.

• Delivery to the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System campus is required.

• Installation and technical assistance are also required.

• The contract type is anticipated to be Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Delivery is expected on or before July 31, 2026.

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated but delivery is by July 31, 2026.

• Offers must be submitted by February 18, 2026, by 10:00 AM CST.

• All technical questions must be received in writing by February 11, 2026, by 10:00 AM CST.

• Evaluation will be based on price and other factors, with the contract awarded to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government.

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE".

• NAICS code is 334516 with a size standard of 1000 employees.

• The document includes extensive contract clauses, terms and conditions, and solicitation provisions.

• Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer through the Tungsten Network.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of amendments and comply with all FAR and VAAR clauses.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13). The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award one firm-fixed-price contract for the "EQ Vanquish Flex UHLPC" to support the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System.

• The specific supplies required are detailed within the attached solicitation documentation, including contract line items, quantities, and units of measure.

• FAR provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3 apply and are detailed within the attached solicitation document.

• Additional requirements are also listed within the attached solicitation document.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System, 2501 W. 22nd St., Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA

• Quotes are requested and must be submitted via email to marie.weathers@va.gov.

• Technical questions are due via email to Marie Weathers by 10:00 AM CST on 02/11/2026.

• Quotes are due by 10:00 AM CST on 02/18/2026.

• Offerors are responsible for ensuring their quotes are received in their entirety by the Contracting Officer before the solicitation closing date and time.

• This procurement is unrestricted.

• Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of offer.

• Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors.

• NAICS Code: 334516 (Size Standard: 1000 Employees).

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-26 (10/01/2025).

• The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply.

• Contact Marie Weathers (marie.weathers@va.gov) for information regarding the solicitation.