6640--jess simple western automated system

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 is soliciting quotes for a ProteinSimple JESS Simple Western automated protein analysis system on behalf of the Salem VA Medical Center, with quotes due November 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. No set-aside is used, and the solicitation carries no sole-source intent.

Delivery is to VandeVord Laboratory at Virginia Polytechnic Institute of Virginia (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, Virginia, supporting VA Merit research study NURC-016-24S. Personnel requiring physical access to the Salem VA Medical Center must be identified by position title only, and offerors must complete VAAR Clause 852.204-72 for Personnel Vetting and Credentialing.

The buy is a FAR Part 12 simplified acquisition for commercial products and services, issued on SF 1449, with three line items: the Jess instrument with computer and software, a warranty upgrade from depot to onsite field service, and freight and handling. The system must provide integrated chemiluminescent and two-color fluorescent detection and include a Windows-compatible computer and Compass software version 6.0 or higher with a 10-seat license. The warranty covers one year of onsite field service, including repair parts, labor, and travel, plus one annual preventative maintenance visit. Resellers must submit an Authorized Distributor Letter from the manufacturer, Bio-Techne.

Award goes to the lowest-priced offeror meeting technical acceptability, with no weighted evaluation criteria. Pricing must be submitted as a separate document on company letterhead with a detailed quote breakdown and lead times for quoted items. Quotes are submitted by email to James Risbon at James.Risbon@va.gov. The solicitation incorporates clauses on security prohibitions, DEI compliance, and telecommunications equipment restrictions.