Laboratory Imaging System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
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 Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson, AZ, is seeking proposals for an integrated Laboratory Imaging System. This system, equivalent to or better than a Bio Rad ChemiDoc, will support protein and nucleic acid analysis, aiming to standardize workflows, improve data quality, and streamline laboratory operations. Proposals are due July 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide an integrated imaging system for laboratory use, including supply, delivery, installation, and support. Key requirements include:
- Support for quantitative imaging of protein and nucleic acid gels, Western blots, and multiplex fluorescence applications.
- Consolidation of chemiluminescent, colorimetric, and multiplex fluorescence modalities into a single instrument.
- Minimum essential characteristics: high sensitivity, multi-wavelength fluorescence, integrated quantitative analysis software, multiplex imaging, total protein normalization/stain-free imaging, automated features, and direct accommodation for standard gels/blots.
- System must be factory new.
- Includes installation, warranty, user training, and comprehensive technical support.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (implies a supply contract).
- Response Due: July 8, 2026, 3:00 PM ET.
- Questions Due: July 6, 2026.
- Published: June 16, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None specified. However, the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) and Buy American Act (FAR 52.225-1, FAR 52.225-2) apply to this acquisition.
- Place of Performance: Tucson, AZ.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronically only to sabrina.schofield@va.gov.
- Proposal Format: Must include a Technical Proposal (narrative, specs, installation/training, support/warranty, case studies) and a Business Proposal (itemized pricing, timeline, contract vehicle info, POC, UEI#, CAGE code, business size/status).
- Evaluation Criteria: Best Value Trade-Off process, evaluated in descending order of importance: Technical Capability, Past Performance, Delivery & Installation, Support and Warranty, and Price.
Additional Notes
Equipment offered that does not clearly meet all salient characteristics will not be considered technically acceptable. The solicitation is subject to applicable FAR and VAAR clauses. No advance payment will be made. The Government shall have unlimited rights to all documents/materials produced.