6515--Starlet Assay System
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking to procure a Starlet AL Assay System for the Iowa City VA Health Care System through a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation number 36C26325Q0416. The procurement is for a Hamilton Starlet 8AL Liquid Handler to support workflow for LC/MS/MS specimen processing, specifically requiring a flexible robotic workstation capable of automating assays, sample preparation, and barcoding. Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, with the NAICS code 334516 and a size standard of 1,000 employees. Technical questions are due by March 8, 2025, at 16:00 Central Standard Time, and quotes must be submitted via email to Emanuel Nevarez by March 12, 2025, at 13:00 CST. The VA anticipates awarding a single firm fixed-price contract for this commercial item using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
The solicitation does not have a specific set-aside designation and will be evaluated based on the contractor's ability to provide the complete Starlet AL system with required components, including clear plexiglass cover panels, base chassis with barcode scanner, modular arm, pipette channels, system controller, Venus 6.0 software, and accessories like a heater shaker and reagent carriers. The place of performance is located at 601 US-6 W, Iowa City, IA 52246, with the vendor expected to provide installation, method programming, operator training, and a service plan including telephone support and on-site service. While the exact award value is not specified, the procurement is for a single unit of the Starlet AL system. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition, and the anticipated award date is March 6, 2025. The solicitation uses Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3, with corresponding clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 also applicable to the procurement.
36C26325Q0416 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23
3/6/25, 3:27 PM Starlet Al Assay System
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 has awarded contract 36C26325P0426 to Hamilton Company for a Starlet Al Assay System, valued at $151,634.33. The contract was awarded on March 21, 2025, with no specific set-aside designation applied. This award notice indicates the procurement of a specialized scientific or medical system for the Veterans Health Administration, likely to support diagnostic or research capabilities within their healthcare network.
36C26325Q0416 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23
3/21/25, 10:46 AM 6515--Starlet Assay System
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 23, is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to procure a Hamilton Starlet 8AL Liquid Handler system for processing LC/MS/MS specimens. The procurement will focus on an analytical laboratory instrument with specific requirements, including an 8-channel pipetting head, barcoding capabilities, and middleware software compatibility. Potential contractors must be authorized Hamilton Company distributors and fall under NAICS code 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Respondents are required to submit detailed information including company name, point of contact, email, phone number, Unique Entity ID, and business size classification by February 7, 2025, at 1300 Mountain Time. The market research aims to identify qualified sources across various business classifications, including Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and other small business categories.
The Sources Sought Notice does not include a specific set-aside designation, allowing participation from multiple business types. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement involves a complex laboratory instrument system with comprehensive service requirements, including telephone support, 24-hour engineer dispatch, on-site service within 48 hours, annual preventive maintenance, and operator training. The place of performance will be the Iowa City VA Health Care System, and any subsequent solicitation may potentially be posted on GSA eBuy for qualified GSA Schedule holders. The government emphasizes that this notice does not constitute a formal commitment to procure the services or issue a solicitation, and responses will be used solely for market research and acquisition strategy development. Respondents must provide an authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer and are encouraged to submit comments or concerns about the draft Statement of Work to help refine the final requirements.
36C26325Q0416 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23
1/31/25, 3:40 PM