6640--KapSafe Recapper and Seal Crimper

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 seeks quotations for three units of the KapSafe Recapper and Seal Crimper (Part Number 3101 1102), five bags of KapSafe Caps (2,000 caps per bag), packaging and handling services, and a one-year warranty, with quotations due September 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time. This is a total small business set-aside; the Nonmanufacturing Rule does not apply.

Delivery is required to VA Northern California Health Care System Stockton VA OPC in French Camp, California, between September 7 and December 6, 2026, on an FOB Destination basis. The contract period runs September 7 through December 6, 2026.

The equipment must meet salient characteristics established for brand-name-or-equal evaluation: bench-top automated laboratory tube recapper with processing capacity up to 1,200 tubes per hour, multi-rack walk-away design, compatibility with 13mm and 16mm specimen tubes (75–100mm heights), bench-top footprint approximately 22" W × 14" D × 26" H, operation on standard 110 VAC laboratory electrical service, one-year parts and labor warranty with installation instructions and operational training, no network connectivity, and compliance with applicable laboratory safety and commercial manufacturing standards. The procurement carries NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC code 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies).

The Government will evaluate quotations based on technical merit and price, awarding to the responsible offeror whose quote provides the best value without discussions. Offerors must submit the SF 1449, completed price schedule, proof of authorized distribution or reseller status if applicable, and a quotation package meeting salient characteristics. Contractor must comply with FDA regulations and applicable laboratory safety standards. Payment is by Electronic Funds Transfer; invoices must be submitted through the VA's Tungsten e-Invoice system.