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- Solicitation number
- 36C25725Q0789
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This document is an Amendment (No. 1) to a Combined Solicitation for the Department of Veterans Affairs South Texas Veterans Health Care System, seeking a Cost-Per-Test (CPT) microbial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing system. The solicitation (No. 36C25725Q0789) has been extended to August 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with a focus on acquiring a laboratory system that can identify and test pathogens including bacteria, mycobacteria, and fungi.
Key details include a requirement for a system with matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry capabilities and an automated broth microdilution susceptibility testing system. The laboratory's average daily antimicrobial susceptibility test workload is approximately 16 tests, with potential variations based on patient load. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and is being conducted as an unrestricted, open market procedure. The solicitation incorporates standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration.
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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation
Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation
| SUBJECT* |
| NEW - STVHCS CPT Microbial Identification and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Systems |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 78240 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C25725Q0789 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 08-21-2025 10:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
SET-ASIDE
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6640 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 334516 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department Of Veterans Affairs |
Network Contracting Office 17
5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist Ognian D. Ivanov ognian.ivanov@va.gov 210-694-6302
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
| ADDRESS |
| Department Of Veterans Affairs |
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
Pathology / Laboratory Medicine 113
7400 Merton Minter Blvd.
San Antonio TX
| POSTAL CODE |
| 78229-4404 |
| COUNTRY |
| USA |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| AGENCY’S URL |
| https://www.va.gov/ |
| URL DESCRIPTION |
| Agency Site |
| AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS |
| Ognian.Ivanov@va.gov |
| EMAIL DESCRIPTION |
| POC |
DESCRIPTION
Amendment No. [1] to Solicitation No. [36C25725Q0789] Department of Veterans Affairs South Texas Veterans Health Care System SUBJECT: Extension of Solicitation Closing Date and Clarification of Requirements The purpose of this amendment is to:
1. Extend the solicitation closing date and time.
2. Incorporate Questions and Answers for clarification of the requirement.
3. Remove local stock numbers from schedule.
1. Solicitation Closing Date Extension The closing date and time for receipt of offers is hereby extended from August 15, 2025, to August 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). All offers must be received by the new closing date and time to be considered.
2. Questions and Answers Question 1:
The Statement of Work references the need for a backup analyzer. Does the laboratory require two identical microbial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (ID/AST) systems to be provided? The requirement includes both a mass spectrometry-based microbial identification system and an automated broth microdilution susceptibility testing system.
Answer 1:
The automated broth microdilution susceptibility testing system will serve as the backup identification method for the mass spectrometry-based identification system. The broth microdilution system will also serve as the primary platform for antimicrobial susceptibility testing. There is no requirement for two identical identification or susceptibility systems. The intent is to have both technologies available in combination, with each capable of supporting identification functions if the other is unavailable.
Question 2:
What is the maximum daily volume of antimicrobial susceptibility (AST) tests performed by the laboratory?
Answer 2:
The average daily AST workload is approximately 16 tests, although the number varies throughout the year. On some days, peak daily volumes may be higher depending on patient load and seasonal variations.
3. Local stock numbers are removed from schedule.
This amendment is issued to all interested parties and will be posted at designated posting site/SAM.gov. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.
See attached document: 36C25725Q0789 0001.
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| Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation |
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