OsmoPro Max Automated Osmometer
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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 Birmingham VA Health Care System, is seeking to procure one OsmoPro Max Automated Osmometer system. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items, intended to replace an outdated unit and improve operational efficiency. The contract will be Firm-Fixed-Price. Quotes are due by June 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This acquisition requires the delivery, installation, and validation of one fully automated osmometer system. Key requirements include:
- A complete osmometer system with all necessary accessories and components.
- On-site installation, setup, operational validation support, and user training for laboratory personnel.
- A minimum one-year manufacturer warranty covering workmanship and parts.
- The system must utilize freezing point depression methodology.
- Capability for direct sampling from primary tubes and barcode scanning.
- Features such as reduced manual pipetting, LIS interface, quality control data management, continuous sample loading, and automated sample identification/traceability.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Delivery, installation, validation, and training must be completed within sixty (60) calendar days after receipt of award (ARO).
- Set-Aside: This is an unrestricted, full and open competition; there is no set-aside.
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
- Product or Service Code (PSC): 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
- Questions Due: June 18, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
- Quotes Due: June 22, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: June 11, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers must be submitted electronically via email to Holly Bowling (Holly.Bowling@va.gov).
- Quotes must include two volumes: Volume 1 (Price/Cost Schedule) and Volume 2 (Technical Capability and Past Performance). Pricing information must be submitted separately.
- Evaluation will be based on technical capability and past performance, assessing relevancy, recency, and scope.
Additional Notes
Offerors must acknowledge all amendments posted to the solicitation. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06.