6550 Microbiology Testing Media for MRSA and VRE, purchase order for Microbiology Media

Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 (VA Puget Sound Collective Health System) intends to solicit a firm-fixed-price purchase order for microbiology testing media for MRSA and VRE identification, with responses to a sources sought notice due by October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

Place of performance is on-site at Seattle VA Medical Center, 1660 South Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108. The contract covers specialized microbiology testing media and reagent kits required to identify Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) in veteran patients. Required products include MRSA Select II (20/pack, Stock# 63758 or equivalent) with a yearly quantity of 440 units, and VRE Select Kit (20 test, Stock# 63751 or equivalent) with a yearly quantity of 6 units. Vendor must deliver kits and reagents within a reasonable timeframe after ordering, adhere to the priced schedule submitted with the quote, and provide Safety Data Sheets upon request. Products are ordered monthly and must be fully capable and test-worthy at time of delivery.

The performance period runs from November 1, 2026 to October 31, 2027 for the base year, with four one-year option years exercisable at the Government's discretion extending through October 31, 2031. No security requirements, government-furnished equipment, or special packaging instructions apply. Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM, provide company information including UEI and tax ID, identify business size and type, submit GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract information or state "open market," and provide three references from similar past contracts. SDVOSB/VOSB firms must include VetCert certification and latest VETS-4212 documentation. Solicitation number is 36C26027Q0046 (NAICS 325413; PSC 6550). Responses should be directed to eric.lingenfelter@va.gov.