6630-- Handheld Chemical Analyzer

Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, on behalf of St. Cloud VA Health Care System, is conducting market research for a Gemini Handheld Chemical Analyzer (Brand Name OR Equal) with response deadline July 24, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. CT. The government will use respondent information to determine whether to pursue socioeconomic set-aside, small business set-aside, or unrestricted competition procedures for the formal solicitation.

The procurement specifies one Thermo Scientific Gemini Handheld Chemical Analyzer (Part Number 800-0347-01, Low Dose ID, S5, English language, Grey Boot) integrating Raman spectroscopy and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. The device must measure approximately 10" x 6" x 2.5", weigh no more than 5 pounds, operate on battery power, include onboard spectral libraries for hazardous materials and explosives identification, and feature a color display. The acquisition also includes one Test Kit (Part Number 810-02551-01) with 100 test sticks and methanol vials, one HazMaster G3 software license key (Part Number 810-02351-01), on-site training for up to 12 attendees (4-hour course), manufacturer documentation, batteries, charger, calibration materials, and carrying case. Delivery is to St. Cloud VA Warehouse, Building 14, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56303.

Respondents must provide company name, SAM Unique Entity ID, business size classification, relevant federal contract or GSA schedule history, and manufacturing location. Nonmanufacturers must submit an Authorized Distributor Letter from the manufacturer. NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) applies, with SBA Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 employees. All business sizes are encouraged to respond. Email responses to safa.shleiwet@va.gov with RFI Number 36C26326Q0932 in the subject line; Curt LaRose (Curt.LaRose@va.gov) is the alternate contact.