646-25-2-233-0213 | Brand-Name Only - AB 3500 DX Genetic Analyzer
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C24425Q0781
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 4
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15240, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 4, is procuring one Thermo Fisher AB 3500 DX Genetic Analyzer with DCS 3.2 software and associated equipment for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The analyzer will be used to identify genetic and inherited disorders and assist in differential diagnosis of somatic diseases such as cancer, specifically to integrate with existing molecular testing workflows at the H.J. Heinz III VA Medical Center. This is a brand-name only procurement requiring offerors to obtain a letter of authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (Thermo Fisher Scientific) confirming they are authorized distributors, and failure to include this letter will result in elimination from consideration. All quotations must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Nathan Lohr at nathan.lohr@va.gov by August 29, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST. The procurement includes installation and qualification services, on-site training, warranty provisions, and a trade-in credit for an existing ABI 3500 genetic analyzer.
This solicitation is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The procurement value falls under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000 but exceeds the micro-purchase threshold, and the contracting office has confirmed that only three SDVOSBs are authorized to sell this specific device. The contract will include one AB 3500 DX Genetic Analyzer unit along with accompanying software bundle, installation services, and training components. Performance will take place at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with contract administration handled by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1 procedures for simplified acquisition with acquisition plan action ID 36C244-25-AP-1558.
Notice text
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, is soliciting offers for brand-name only (Thermo Fisher AB 3500 DX Genetic Analyzer) for use by the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Please see the attached documents for the full solicitation requirements.
Solicitation Details:
- Product: AB 3500 DX GENETIC ANALYZER DCS 3.2 and associated equipment
- Purpose: To identify genetic/inherited disorders and also to make a differential diagnosis in certain somatic diseases such as cancer
Set-Aside Status:
- The solicitation is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.
NAICS and Size Standard:
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1,000 employees
Offeror Responsibilities:
- Potential offerors are responsible for downloading and returning a copy of the solicitation package to the contracting POC. Offerors must ensure they are informed of all solicitation requirements and deadlines by regularly checking the Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov) website for updates and amendments. Please note that any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on this website.
Inquiries:
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All inquiries or questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist. Contact details are as follows:
- Contract Specialist: Nathan Lohr
- Email: nathan.lohr@va.gov
No telephone inquiries will be accepted.
Important Note:
- To be considered for an award, all potential offerors must include a letter of authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Thermo Fisher Scientific. This letter must confirm that the offeror is an authorized distributor of the OEM's products. Failure to include this letter of authorization with the quotation will result in the elimination of the offeror from consideration for the contract.
Thank you for your attention to this solicitation. Your participation supports the critical mission of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System to provide the highest quality of care to veterans. We highly appreciate your diligence and commitment to serving those who have served our nation.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Justification_Genetic Analyzer.pdf | ||
| S02. Genetic Analyzer_36C24425Q0781.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 646-25-2-233-0213 | Brand-Name Only - AB 3500 DX Genetic Analyzer | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| 646-25-2-233-0213 | Brand-Name Only - AB 3500 DX Genetic Analyzer | Pre-Solicitation |
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