6640 Chemistry Immunoassay CPRR Portland VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is soliciting proposals for an integrated clinical laboratory chemistry and immunochemistry instrumentation and robotics system to support the VA Portland Health Care System. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive cost-per-reportable-result (CPRR) service model that includes equipment, reagents, supplies, installation, maintenance, training, and ongoing technical support for a five-year period. Key contract requirements include FDA-approved instrumentation capable of performing over 100 specific chemistry and immunoassay tests with random access testing capabilities, automated sample processing with barcode tracking, bi-directional interface compatibility, advanced quality control features, and minimal operator intervention. The system must support various sample types and enable rapid testing for critical markers such as HIV and cardiac troponin. Evaluation will prioritize technical compliance and system capability as more important factors than pricing. The proposal submission deadline is November 12, 2025.

This is an unrestricted solicitation with no set-aside designation. The contract represents an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) arrangement with a minimum guarantee of $5,000 and a total capacity value of $7,499,999.99 over the five-year performance period from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2030. The estimated contract volumes are significant, encompassing over 100 distinct test types with substantial annual quantities across multiple diagnostic categories including drug screening, enzyme analyses, protein testing, hormone assays, hepatitis screening, and specialized medical diagnostics. The place of performance is Portland, Oregon 97239. Interested vendors should review the detailed test list provided in Attachment A, which specifies anticipated yearly test volumes for each procedure to accurately prepare their pricing proposals and system recommendations.