6630-- Handheld Chemical Identification Analyzer
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26326Q0972
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 23
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6630 Chemical Analysis Instruments
- Place of performance
- St. Cloud VA Health Care System 4801 Veterans Drive St. Cloud MN 56303
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 seeks quotes for a handheld chemical identification analyzer (Brand Name or Equal Gemini) for St. Cloud VA Health Care System, with quotes due August 13, 2026. This is a Total Small Business set-aside conducted under FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items.
Place of performance is St. Cloud VA Health Care System, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56303. The device must identify narcotics, precursors, and other substances as specified in the Functional/Performance/Specification, and must identify substances through various common packaging materials and containers. Weight must not exceed 5 pounds (2.3 kg) including battery. This is a new requirement with no incumbent contractor. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The PSC is 6630, Chemical Analysis Instruments.
The VA anticipates one firm fixed price contract award. Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the SAM database at time of offer. FAR provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3, and FAR clause 52.212-4, apply. Technical questions are due by 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time; contact Safa Shleiwet (Contract Specialist) at safa.shleiwet@va.gov or Curt LaRose (Contracting Officer) at curt.larose@va.gov. Amendment 0001, effective August 6, 2026, provides answers to vendor questions and clarifies the weight requirement; vendors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to quote submission.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Brand Name or Equal Gemini - Handheld Chemical Identification Analyzer for St. Cloud VA Health Care System, This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This is a solicitation conducted using FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). This announcement constitutes only solicitation, quotes are being requested. Solicitation number 36C26326Q0972 is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-02. This procurement is a total set-aside for Small Business (SB). Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at time of offer to the Government (https://www.sam.gov). Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors. The NAICS code for solicitation is 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. A list of the contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are listed within the attached solicitation documentation. The VA anticipates one firm fixed price contract award to provide products to St. Cloud VA Health Care System, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud MN 56303. FAR provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3 apply to this procurement and are detailed within the attached solicitation document. FAR clauses 52.212-4 applies to this procurement and are included within the attached solicitation document. Additional requirements are listed within the attached solicitation document. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition. Technical questions on this solicitation are due via e-mail only to Safa Shleiwet, Contract Specialist, at safa.shleiwet@va.gov , alternate point of contact is Curt LaRose, Contracting Officer, at curt.larose@va.gov no later than 10:00am Central Standard Time (CST), 8/4/2026. Contact Safa Shleiwet, Contract Specialist, at safa.shleiwet@va.gov, alternate point of contact is Curt LaRose, Contracting Officer, at curt.larose@va.gov for information regarding the solicitation.
Update #1 ·
Brand Name or Equal Gemini - Handheld Chemical Identification Analyzer for St. Cloud VA Health Care System,
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
This is a solicitation conducted using FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
This announcement constitutes only solicitation, quotes are being requested.
Solicitation number 36C26326Q0972 is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-02.
This procurement is a total set-aside for Small Business (SB). Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at time of offer to the Government (https://www.sam.gov).
Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors. The NAICS code for solicitation is 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
A list of the contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are listed within the attached solicitation documentation.
The VA anticipates one firm fixed price contract award to provide products to St. Cloud VA Health Care System, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud MN 56303.
FAR provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3 apply to this procurement and are detailed within the attached solicitation document.
FAR clauses 52.212-4 applies to this procurement and are included within the attached solicitation document.
Additional requirements are listed within the attached solicitation document.
The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition.
Technical questions on this solicitation are due via e-mail only to Safa Shleiwet, Contract Specialist, at safa.shleiwet@va.gov , alternate point of contact is Curt LaRose, Contracting Officer, at curt.larose@va.gov no later than 10:00am Central Standard Time (CST), 8/4/2026.
Contact Safa Shleiwet, Contract Specialist, at safa.shleiwet@va.gov, alternate point of contact is Curt LaRose, Contracting Officer, at curt.larose@va.gov for information regarding the solicitation.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SF30 36C26326Q0972 0001.pdf | ||
| Buy American Certificate Oct 2022.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C26326Q0972_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| RFQ 36C26326Q0972.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| 6630-- Handheld Chemical Identification Analyzer | Solicitation |
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