36C26026Q0597_1 Contract Opportunities.docx

This is a Sources Sought Notice for a five-year reagent and service contract supporting two automated ALCOR iSED Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) testing analyzers at VA Portland Health Care System's Hematology section. The contract, solicitation number 36C26026Q0597, has a performance period of July 15, 2026 through July 14, 2031 and covers supplies and services under Product Service Code 6640 (laboratory analytical instruments) and NAICS Code 325413 (in-vitro diagnostic substance manufacturing). Responses are due by May 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, with the notice to be archived 15 days after the response date.

The required consumables and supplies include quality control materials, wash solution, thermal printer paper rolls, and test cards necessary to operate the analyzers. The contract must also provide comprehensive service to maintain equipment in manufacturer operating conditions, including both preventive maintenance and emergency repairs. The contracting office is the VA's Network Contracting Office in Vancouver, Washington (zip code 98661), with point of contact Eric Lingenfelter (eric.lingenfelter@va.gov). The place of performance is the Department of Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System located at 3710 NW US Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, Oregon 97239.