6640--Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer Markes International

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 is seeking to procure a ShEEP/MERP (Centri 180) Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer system through a sole source Request for Quote to Markes International, Inc. The procurement includes multiple sophisticated laboratory components such as a Centri 180 Automated Sample Concentration system, Centri Internal Standard Option, Agilent 8890 GC System, various GC accessories, a BenchTOF mass spectrometer, and ChromSpace GCxGC software with related installation services. This scientific laboratory equipment will be delivered to VA Northern California Healthcare System in Mather, California to support analytical laboratory operations. The evaluation will be conducted based on price only, with vendors required to complete a price/cost schedule and indicate delivery timeframes for all items to be delivered after receipt of order. All questions must be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Shelley Self at least 72 hours before the quote submission deadline of September 4, 2025, at 12:00 PM PDT.

This procurement is designated as a sole source award to Markes International, Inc., meaning no competitive bidding process will occur and the contract will be awarded directly to this specific vendor. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1000 employees, though no specific set-aside designation is applied to this opportunity. While the government file does not specify exact award values or budget ranges, the procurement involves high-value scientific instrumentation typical of advanced analytical laboratory equipment. The place of performance is specified as Mather, California 95655, where the VA Northern California Healthcare System is located. The procurement timeline indicates delivery of all equipment and services will occur after receipt of order, with the specific delivery schedule to be determined by the awarded contractor's proposed timeframe.