6550--VISN 22 Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Cost Per Test (CPT)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VISN 22) is seeking a cost-per-test solution for molecular diagnostic testing equipment and services, with a primary focus on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) testing across eight VA facilities located in New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The procurement requires a PCR-based analyzer capable of performing multiple clinical diagnostic tests including MRSA surveillance, Clostridium difficile detection, CT/NG testing, tuberculosis testing, respiratory panels, and various other molecular diagnostics. Key contract requirements include random access capability, bi-directional bar-code interfacing, FDA approval, Windows operating software, 90% monthly equipment uptime, 24/7 technical support with emergency repair within 24 hours, comprehensive validation studies, and interface compatibility with VA laboratory systems. The Statement of Work emphasizes a comprehensive solution encompassing equipment installation, maintenance, reagents, supplies, and training, with the contractor maintaining ownership of equipment throughout the contract period. The Response to Information deadline is November 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time, with responses to be submitted to Carlos Magana at Carlos.Magana@va.gov.

This pre-solicitation notice contains no specific set-aside designations; however, the Request for Information document explicitly encourages participation from small businesses, including Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), HUBZone, and Woman Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). No incumbent contractor or current contract holder is identified in the available documents. The pricing schedule indicates estimated annual test volumes of 364,758 tests across 19 different molecular diagnostic tests, with projected increases of 3% annually over a five-year base contract period plus four option years; however, all pricing columns are currently showing $0.00, indicating this is a preliminary draft solicitation. Qualified respondents must be authorized resellers, distributors, or dealers of original equipment manufacturers, with verification of OEM authorization required, and remanufactured or gray market items are explicitly prohibited. The 90-day implementation timeline begins upon contract award, with performance to occur across the eight specified VA medical facilities in the VISN 22 region.