6635--Thermo Scientific TruNarc Narcotics Analyzer - Brand Name or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is seeking to procure one Thermo Scientific TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzer and one TruNarc Solution Kit through this brand name or equal solicitation. The procurement is for a specialized Field Raman Spectrometer designed for narcotics identification, requiring the analyzer to identify at least 20 of the top 25 NFLIS most frequently identified drugs and handle various heroin and fentanyl variants. Key requirements include the device's ability to operate within specific temperature ranges, provide comprehensive reporting features, self-checking capabilities, data saving functions, and prosecutorial support documentation. Offerors must submit a completed SF 1449, company information from SAM.gov, a price/cost schedule, Buy American Certificate, and technical specifications. The solicitation was issued on June 26, 2025, with offers due by July 9, 2025, at 10:00 PDT, and the contact point is Christian Bianchi at 253-888-4909.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is unrestricted competition. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documentation. The contract calls for delivery of one narcotics analyzer unit and one solution kit to the Portland VA Medical Center, which serves as the destination for performance. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334519 for Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing and PSC code 6635 for Physical Properties Testing and Inspection. The equipment is intended to support the VA's narcotics identification and testing capabilities, providing law enforcement and medical personnel with advanced field detection technology for controlled substances.