North Texas VAHCS Centrifuge Replacement
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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 Central Texas VAHCS, is soliciting quotes for the replacement of two cytological centrifuges for the Temple Hematology Department in Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition. The centrifuges are needed to replace end-of-lifecycle instruments. Quotes are due March 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two new cytological centrifuges (Model 7622 or equivalent). Key technical specifications include:
- Completely Enclosed Rotor Chamber
- Operation at 110v with programmable cycle times
- Rotor speed programmable between 100 and 2000 rpm
- Locking lid for safety during spinning
- Ability to accommodate cytological slides, including rotor and slide brackets
- Compact design to fit within a 2ft³ (24"x24"x24") area with the lid closed
- Digital RPM and RCF Display Only new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items are acceptable. The equipment will be used at the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center in Temple, TX.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 339112, 1000 employee size standard)
- Period of Performance: Base contract period from April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
- Delivery: Within 120 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center, Temple, TX.
- Questions Due: March 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
- Quotes Due: March 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
- Published: February 10, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Evaluation factors include:
- Price: Reasonableness, completeness, and fairness.
- Technical Capability: Meeting all minimum requirements.
- Past Performance: Minimum of three satisfactory references within the past three years for similar equipment. Required documents include a completed Price/Cost schedule, documentation supporting technical capability, and three professional references. Quotes must be submitted via email only to Joshua Weisman.
Additional Notes
Vendors must be registered under NAICS code 339112 to be eligible. The Buy American Certificate (FAR 52.225-2) must be completed and submitted with offers. This is a solicitation for a one-time purchase, not a request for competitive quotes in the context of a Sources Sought, despite some general language in the main description.