6640--New Contract for Molecular CPT - Strep ID, Respiratory Panel and Blood Culture ID. Replace contract 36C25923A0007
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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 the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259), has issued a Solicitation (RFQ 36C25926Q0375) for Molecular Diagnostic Testing Services. This opportunity seeks a new contract to provide comprehensive molecular CPT (Cost-Per-Test) services, including Strep ID, Respiratory Panel, and Blood Culture ID, for the VA Montana Healthcare system at Fort Harrison, MT, and the Benjamin Steele VA Clinic in Billings, MT. The contract aims to replace an existing agreement (36C25923A0007). Offers are due by June 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide a complete molecular diagnostic testing system on a cost-per-test basis. This includes:
- Equipment: Contractor-owned, FDA-approved, CLIA waived, moderately complex, fully-integrated, random access, automated, new, state-of-the-art analyzers and peripherals. Remanufactured or discontinued models are not acceptable.
- Testing Panels: Respiratory Pathogen Panel, Blood Culture Identification panel (Gram positive, Gram negative, Fungus), and Streptococcus panel (Strep group C/G, Strep group A).
- Support: All necessary reagents, supplies, maintenance (scheduled and unscheduled), technical support, and periodic preventive maintenance inspections. On-site service within 24 hours for emergency repairs is required, with a 95% uptime guarantee.
- Integration: Bi-directional interface for LIS connectivity and training for Government personnel.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (RFQ) for a new contract.
- Period of Performance: June 30, 2026, through June 29, 2031.
- Estimated Ceiling Limit: $2,400,000.00 over the period of performance.
- Estimated Individual Order Limit: $400,000.00.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs Fort Harrison VA Medical Center, MT, and Benjamin Steele VA Clinic, Billings, MT.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: June 19, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT.
- Clarification Questions Due: May 26, 2026.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be assessed based on Technical Capability, BioMed Forms, Past Performance, and Price. Technical capability and past performance combined are more important than price.
- Proposal Requirements: Must include a signed SF1449, acknowledgment of amendments, completed contract administration details, UEI, EIN, and pricing schedule.
- Site Visits: Not allowed; floor plans are provided as attachments.
Key Attachments & Requirements
Bidders must carefully review and complete several critical attachments:
- Floor Plans: Provided for the Billings Molecular Room and the Fort Harrison facility, detailing spatial constraints and layout for equipment installation.
- Past Performance Questionnaire: To be completed accurately for assessing prior contractor performance.
- MDS2 Worksheet: Manufacturer Disclosure Statement for Medical Device Security, requiring detailed information on the cybersecurity posture of proposed medical devices.
- VA Directive 6550 Appendix A: A fillable form for network-connected medical devices, addressing security, interoperability, and compliance requirements. Failure to comply with these directives (e.g., unsupported OS, non-FIPS compliant wireless) poses significant risk and is prohibited.