6515--Solicitation Gel Automatic Tests for VA Portland. Vendors submitting quotes must have an active FSS contract.

This solicitation requests quotes for automated gel testing instruments and reagents to perform blood bank testing at the VA Portland Medical Center. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 seeks equipment with independent centrifuges, minimal technician interaction, and DI water-based wash solutions that can accommodate over 150 random access samples daily and interface with its laboratory information system. Vendors must have an active Federal Supply Schedule contract to provide pricing on a cost-per-test basis with the analyzer included. Quotes are due by October 23, 2023 and the award will be a blanket purchase agreement.

The opportunity has no set-aside designation. The equipment sought would fall under NAICS code 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6515 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The period of performance is from November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2027 consisting of a one year base period and four one-year options. Volume quantities are provided in an attached continuation document. As this is for the VA Portland Medical Center, the place of performance will be that location.