6550--Immunology Testing

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 seeks immunology testing supplies and equipment for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, with proposals due September 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time and questions due August 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM PST. This is a full and open competition with no set-aside.

Place of performance is 11301 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90073. The procurement requires 27 Contract Line Items covering Bio-Rad branded immunology products, including 13 ANA (antinuclear antibody) screening and confirmatory test kits ranging from 1,550 to 3,300 units each, one Anti-CCP test kit for 1,730 units, consumables (wash buffer, reaction vessels, sodium hydroxide solution, sheath fluid), calibrator and control sets, instrument maintenance packs, and one equipment unit. The solicitation permits equivalent brand substitutions if bidders provide supporting documentation demonstrating equal capability and submit dealer authorization letters where applicable. Contractors must comply with CLIA regulations, CAP standards, VA policies, and must maintain laboratory certification, provide quality assurance documentation, ensure turnaround time compliance, and submit performance reports as requested by the contracting officer.

The NAICS code is 325413, In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, and the PSC code is 6550, Medical Laboratory Services. This is a firm-fixed-price contract with an offer acceptance period of 120 calendar days from receipt. Evaluation is based on three factors: Technical Capability (acceptable/unacceptable rating for minimum requirements compliance, with preference for detailed alternative product descriptions), Price (no post-submission cost adjustments accepted), and Salient Characteristics/Statement of Work compliance. Submissions must include completed pricing schedules, minimum requirements documentation, product brochures (maximum 10 pages), detailed warranty descriptions, and dealer authorization letters in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, or Excel formats. Invoices will be submitted electronically per VAAR Clause 852.232-72.