6640--CTX Microbiology Automation System w/TAA
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 36C25725Q0794
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 17
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Central Texas Veterans Health Care System Pathology & Laboratory Services (P&LMS) Temple, Texas 76504, United States
- 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 17 issued an unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ 36C25725Q0794) for a Microbiology Automation System to serve the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System's Pathology/Laboratory Medicine department. The procurement seeks a comprehensive specimen processing and smart incubator system capable of automating sample processing, plate management, transportation, incubation, and digital imaging, designed for small to medium-sized laboratories with two workstations. Key requirements include IT capabilities with Enterprise Risk Analysis, VA-approved Memorandum of Understanding, interconnection security agreement, and compatibility with Data Innovations Instrument Manager v9.0 middleware. The evaluation criteria will assess technical capabilities, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance weighted equally. Critical deadlines included July 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time for written inquiries and July 31, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time for quote submissions to Jose Campa at Jose.Campa@va.gov.
This solicitation carried no set-aside designation and was classified under NAICS Code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1000 employees. The contract was ultimately awarded to Becton, Dickinson and Company for $1,275,000.00 on August 1, 2025. The procurement focused on acquiring a single microbiology automation system with dual workstation capability for laboratory operations. Performance will take place at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System facility located at 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr BLDG 208, RM 119, Temple, TX 76504. The solicitation followed standard commercial acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12, incorporating provisions for commercial products and services with customary commercial practices.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
This solicitation is issued as unrestricted 36C25725Q0794 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number 36C25725Q0794 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04. The NAICS Code for this request for quotes is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing 1000 employees. Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Pathology/Laboratory Medicine. The requirement is for Microbiology Automation System. See attached solicitation document for more information. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must complete the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with this offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. Late quotes or documentation may be accepted if advantageous to the Government. All comments or inquiries are to be submitted in writing via email to the Point of Contact, referenced in this notice on or before July 25, 2025, 10:00 AM Central Time. Vendors interested in providing the required products will need to submit all required documentation, detailed in the attached solicitation document, by email to Jose Campa at Jose.Campa@va.gov, no later than Thursday, July 31, 2025, 1:00 PM Central Time.
Update #1 ·
This solicitation is issued as unrestricted
36C25725Q0794
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The solicitation number 36C25725Q0794 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04. The NAICS Code for this request for quotes is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing 1000 employees.
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Pathology/Laboratory Medicine. The requirement is for Microbiology Automation System.
See attached solicitation document for more information.
Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must complete the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with this offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
Late quotes or documentation may be accepted if advantageous to the Government. All comments or inquiries are to be submitted in writing via email to the Point of Contact, referenced in this notice on or before July 25, 2025, 10:00 AM Central Time.
Vendors interested in providing the required products will need to submit all required documentation, detailed in the attached solicitation document, by email to Jose Campa at Jose.Campa@va.gov, no later than Thursday, July 31, 2025, 1:00 PM Central Time.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25725P0758_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25725Q0794-Unrestricted.pdf | ||
| 36C25725Q0794_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6640--CTX Microbiology Automation System | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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