6550--iSed Elite Analyzer, Reagents and Service Base 4

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking to procure two iSED Elite Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) testing systems along with associated reagents, supplies, preventive maintenance, and service for the Southern Arizona Healthcare System. The automated platform must be capable of sampling directly from EDTA whole blood collection tubes and include comprehensive technical specifications such as random access direct tube sampling, processing 20 samples with results in under 15 minutes, and compatibility with Data Innovations Instrument Manager. The procurement requires vendors to provide test cards, quality controls, wash fluid, installation, validation, training, and a 12-month warranty with ongoing technical support. The government will award to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation that meets all Statement of Work requirements. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist Rebecca Gaba by Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designation and is classified under NAICS Code 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The procurement is structured as a Firm-Fixed Price contract with an estimated base performance period from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026, including four potential one-year option periods extending the total possible contract duration to five years. The contract encompasses specific quantities including two iSED ELITE ESR Analyzer units, 1,000 test cards, 24 SEDiTROL Quality Control units, and 12 iWASH Wash Fluid units for each contract period. Performance will take place at the VA Southern Arizona Healthcare System located at 3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson, Arizona 85723, with delivery required during normal business hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. While the pricing attachment framework is provided, specific award values are not disclosed in the available documentation.