6640 - WSNC BioRad Laboratory Quality Control Products IDIQ

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for BioRad Laboratory Quality Control Products for WSNC (Veterans Integrated Service Networks) facilities. The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with services ordered on individual Task Orders (TO).

• The IDIQ holder shall provide BioRad Laboratory Quality Control Products for WSNC medical facilities.

• Services will be ordered in accordance with the IDIQ terms and a Price-Cost Schedule.

• Items ordered must conform to the IDIQ terms.

• Contract Type: IDIQ

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but response date is 06-05-2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• All responsible sources may submit a quotation.

• Quotations will be considered by the agency.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 06-05-2026 5PM PACIFIC TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA.

• No specific set-aside is mentioned.

• The solicitation supports VISNs 17, 19, 20, 21, and 22, covering a wide geographic area including Texas, New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Northern California, Hawaii, Philippines, Guam, American Samoa, Arizona, and Southern Colorado.

• A list of facilities supporting these VISNs can be found at https://www.va.gov/find-locations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide Bio-Rad Laboratory Quality Control Products and Software, or similar products, for medical facilities within the Western States Network Consortium (WSNC). The contract aims to support the Bio-Rad product inventory needs across these facilities.

• Provision of Bio-Rad Laboratory Quality Control Products and Software, or equivalent products that are compatible, meet similar quality standards, and are similar in form, fit, and function to Bio-Rad products.

• Products must be listed on the Price/Cost Schedule (Attachment A Price Schedule).

• "Equal to" products must be compatible with existing Bio-Rad infrastructure and meet similar quality test standards.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

• Period of Performance: Starts 8/16/2026, with five (5) one-year ordering periods, expiring 8/15/2031.

• Minimum Guarantee: $100,000 over the life of the contract.

• Price Ceiling: $9,500,000 over the life of the IDIQ.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: June 5, 2026, 5 PM PST.

• Questions Due: May 19, 2026, 10 AM PDT.

• Submission Instructions: Quotes to be submitted via email to robin.wilson3@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Relevant experience, past performance, and price. Relevant experience and past performance are considered more important than price.

• Offers are to hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the receipt date.

• This acquisition is listed as UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 334516

• Size Standard: 1,000 Employees

• Attachment A Price Schedule is a key document for pricing.

• Delivery orders will be issued by authorized Ordering Officers (OOs) and Government Purchase Card (GPC) holders.

• Minimum order for OO/GPC orders is not specified, but individual delivery orders have minimums ($15,000) and maximums ($250,000 per item, $500,000 for a combination of items).

• Information security requirements (Certification and Accreditation) do not apply.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This Excel file, "Attachment A Pricing 08.16.2026 1,220 Lines.xlsx", contains detailed pricing information for the opportunity. It is intended for bidders to use when preparing their proposals, specifically for itemizing costs.

• Sheet: Action Line Item Information: Provides an overview of the action type, primary and secondary IDs, modification number, and title for the overall procurement. It also indicates the order discount type and value.
• Sheet: Items: This is the core pricing sheet. It lists individual line items (CLINs) with descriptions, quantities, units of measure, unit prices, and discounts. It also includes fields for manufacturer part numbers, national stock numbers, and delivery information.
• Sheet: RefData: Contains reference data for discount types, FOB points, and state codes.
• Sheet: UOMRef: Provides a reference for Units of Measure descriptions and their corresponding values.
• Sheet: NAICS: Lists North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes and their descriptions.
• Sheet: PROD_SVC_CODE: Lists Product/Service Codes (PSC) and their descriptions.
• Sheet: SIC_CODE: Lists Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes and their descriptions.
• Sheet: CLINICAL_DISCIPLINE: Provides codes and descriptions for clinical disciplines.
• Sheet: LI_BASE_OR_OPTION: Indicates whether a line item is for the Base Period or an Option Period.
• Sheet: LI_ITEM_TYPE: Categorizes line items by type (e.g., Dental, Lab, Medical).
• Sheet: LI_PPE: Indicates if a line item relates to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Sheet: LI_PPE_COMPLIANCE: Specifies compliance details for PPE items.

Bidders must carefully review and utilize the "Items" sheet to accurately populate their pricing proposals. Understanding the units of measure, quantities, and any applicable discounts is crucial for a compliant and competitive bid. The reference sheets (RefData, UOMRef, NAICS, PROD_SVC_CODE, SIC_CODE, CLINICAL_DISCIPLINE, LI_BASE_OR_OPTION, LI_ITEM_TYPE, LI_PPE, LI_PPE_COMPLIANCE) provide necessary context and definitions for completing the pricing accurately.