6640-- avox 1000E instrument

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is seeking to procure two Avoximeter 1000E Whole Blood Oximeters for the Seattle VA Medical Center. The solicitation requires vendors to provide instruments capable of delivering precise fractional measurements within specific ranges: Oxyhemoglobin (0-100%), Total Hemoglobin (4-25 g/dl), and Oxygen Content (0-35 mL O2/dL). A critical requirement is that the oximeter must have no interference from bilirubin, hemolysis, carboxyhemoglobin, or methemoglobin, ensuring accurate blood analysis results. Interested vendors must complete a price/cost schedule and submit their quotes by July 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM PST via email to Denise.Patches@va.gov. The contract will operate under standard Net 30 payment terms, with invoices submitted upon delivery and acceptance, and electronic payment processing through the VA's Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small business entities. The solicitation falls under NAICS Code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies). The contract specifically calls for the procurement of two units of the Avoximeter 1000E instruments, with no mention of additional quantities or options. Performance will take place at the Seattle VA Medical Center located at 1660 S Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108. The solicitation documents do not indicate any incumbent contractors or provide specific budget ranges for this acquisition, though the procurement appears to be for immediate delivery based on the abbreviated response timeline.