6640 Reagents, Consumables, and Service for ALCOR iSED Portland VAMC New Close Date
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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 VA Portland Health Care System, requires a five-year contract for reagents, consumables, and service maintenance for two ALCOR iSED Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate testing analyzers. This is an amendment (0002) to solicitation 36C26026Q0650, extending the response deadline to increase competition. Responses are now due June 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
This contract will provide:
- Reagents and consumables for two automated ALCOR iSED Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate testing analyzers.
- A service maintenance contract for the aforementioned analyzers. The services are for the Hematology section within the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service at the VA Portland Health Care System. The goal is to ensure continuity of service with the current equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Amendment 0002 to solicitation 36C26026Q0650)
- Duration: New five-year contract, effective July 15, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: June 19, 2026, 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Published: June 15, 2026 (original notice); Amendment posted June 15, 2026, 7:59 PM PT.
Additional Notes
This amendment (0002) specifically extends the closing date for receipt of offers. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation 36C26026Q0650 remain unchanged. Contact: Eric Lingenfelter, eric.lingenfelter@va.gov, 360-852-9891.