6515--Laboratory Equipment Compatible with BD sample tubes and QIAGEN QTB Tubes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20, on behalf of the Portland VA Medical Center, is seeking flexible and fast compact robotic workstations to automate the pipetting of lithium heparin samples (6.0mL) into Qiagen QTB sample tubes. The equipment must be compatible with both BD sample tubes and QIAGEN QTB tubes, feature barcode identification capabilities for samples and aliquots, possess the ability to uncap and recap samples, and perform mixing functions in accordance with Qiagen and VA procedures without drip pipetting. Evaluation criteria will consider the vendor's capability to meet these technical specifications, the comprehensiveness of the submitted capabilities statement, and the overall quality and cost-effectiveness of the proposed solution. Required deliverables include equipment pricing breakdowns, consumable lists with part numbers, maintenance and user manuals, cleaning instructions, and optional items such as trade-in allowances, volume purchase discounts, preventive maintenance contracts, and onsite training. The deadline for interested vendors to submit capabilities statements is 5:00 PM PST on March 5, 2026, to Hector Gonzalez at hector.gonzalez1@va.gov.

This notice is a sources-sought announcement with no set-aside designation, and no current incumbent contractor has been identified. The procurement covers one robotic workstation unit to be delivered to the Portland VA Medical Center and ten affiliated VA medical facilities and clinics located in Oregon and Washington. All products must arrive within 90 days of the award date, with shipping costs to be itemized separately from line item pricing. Required ancillary items include two maintenance manuals, two user manuals, cleaning instructions, a 12-month warranty, 6 months of preventive maintenance service, 6 days of onsite training, and white-glove installation services. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the solicitation notice.