Osmometer- Small Business Sources Sought- Manufacturers or Authorized Distributors Only- THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION
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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 LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, MI, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of one (1) osmometer. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, with the intent to award a firm-fixed price purchase order. Quotes are due by February 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The required osmometer must utilize the freezing point depression method for osmolality determination across various aqueous-based solutions, including serum, plasma, and urine. Key salient characteristics include an interactive color touchscreen, capacity for at least 500 specimens with continuous loading/unloading and automated pipetting, and the ability to run urgent specimens immediately. It must operate directly from primary specimen tubes, feature automatic calibration, and include 24/7 technical support at no additional cost. Other requirements include automatic self-cleaning, programmable replicate testing, a minimum sample volume of 200µL or less, an integrated barcode scanner, and compatibility with VA EHRM (Cerner) and VistA systems, alongside enhanced LIS and data management capabilities. The maximum footprint, including accessories, is 14.0" x 16.5" x 18".
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: Delivery within 50 calendar days after receipt of order (ARO).
- Delivery Terms: FOB Destination.
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee small business size standard.
- Set-Aside: This solicitation is unrestricted; businesses of all sizes are welcome to submit offers.
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Number: 36C25026Q0185
- Response Deadline: February 5, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to shelton.beasley@va.gov. Hand-delivered quotes will not be accepted.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of quotes, selecting the response most advantageous to the Government.
- Questions Deadline: January 28, 2026, 3:00 PM ET.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Quotes must include a statement confirming acceptance of all terms and conditions without modification. Unless the offeror is the manufacturer, verifiable documentation from the manufacturer confirming authorized dealer/reseller status is required. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written document will be issued.