Q301--NEW - Bio-Rad Unity Software

SOL #: 36C25726Q0295Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)

San Antonio, TX, 78240, United States

Place of Performance

Dallas, Texas

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

Reference Laboratory Testing (Q301)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2c663e1dd9264219a8d87e8ba5743a0d/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 19, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 24, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 24, 2026, 4:00 PM

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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17, is soliciting proposals for a Bio-Rad Unity Real Time Annual Subscription and Connectivity Support Annual Subscription for the North Texas Veterans Health Care System (NTVHCS) in Dallas, Texas. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement, resulting in a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Offers are due by February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for the provision of Bio-Rad Unity Real-Time Subscription software and connection, along with associated connectivity support. This software is critical for instrument validation, correlation, and quality control in laboratory operations. Key deliverables include:

Bio-Rad Unity Real-Time Subscription software and connection.
Support for Unity Real Time Annual Subscription.
Connectivity support (Open Market).
Non-emergency support (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. EST/EDT).
Availability of software patches, updates, enhancements, and new versions.
Access to driver downloads, language locale updates, and a Knowledge Base.
Individual username and password access to the Customer Web Portal (CWP).

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
Period of Performance: A base period from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with four (4) one-year option periods, potentially extending to April 30, 2031.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
NAICS Code: 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a 1,000-employee size standard.
Place of Performance: North Texas Veterans Health Care System, Dallas, Texas.

Submission & Evaluation

Offer Due Date: February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Submission Method: Offers must be emailed to Susan Flores at susan.flores2@va.gov. Submissions in any other format will be deemed technically unacceptable. Bidders must provide pricing for all line items using the attached "Price/Cost/Bid Schedule Template."
Evaluation: The Government will use Comparative Evaluation Procedures under FAR Part 12 and updated FAR Part 15. Technical acceptability will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis against minimum requirements. Among technically acceptable offers, award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest total evaluated price, subject to price reasonableness. Technical Capabilities and Past Performance are combined and considered equal.
Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) under NAICS 334516 prior to award.

Key Documents

S02 - 36C25726Q0295.pdf: The primary solicitation document detailing requirements, terms, and conditions.
B.3 -36C25726Q0295 LineItems.xlsx: Provides detailed line item information, quantities, contract periods, and pricing structures, crucial for proposal preparation.