6550--Phadia Test kits, reagents and supplies Base Plus Four Option Years

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 5, is seeking to procure test kits, reagents, and supplies for use on a Thermo Fisher Phadia Instrument located at the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC. This is a streamlined commercial procurement issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ 36C24526Q0121) under full and open competition with no set-aside designation. The procurement requires vendors to supply specific allergen testing reagents and test kits for various allergens including mold, grass, animal dander, and tree pollens, with products delivered FOB-Destination to the laboratory on an as-needed basis. Award will be made to the lowest-priced brand name responsive offeror, with vendors required to provide products with the longest possible expiration dates, include Safety Data Sheets, and provide immediate notification and replacement for any recalled reagents. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by December 2, 2025, at 10:00 am EST, while quotes must be submitted by December 5, 2025, at 10:00 am EST, to Rebecca.Gobble@va.gov.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and is classified under NAICS code 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The contract structure is a base year plus four option years, extending through November 30, 2030, providing a comprehensive five-year supply agreement for the VA's diagnostic testing operations. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the notice. Vendors should note that this is a brand name-only procurement, meaning only the specific products listed in the Line Item Template for Phadia Reagents and Consumables are eligible for consideration. All deliveries and performance will take place at the VA Medical Center located at 50 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20422.