6640--OSMOMETER OsmoPRO Max Brand Name or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is procuring an OsmoPRO Max Osmometer or equivalent for the VA San Diego Healthcare System's Flow Cytometry/Immunology Laboratory to replace outdated equipment. The solicitation (Number 36C26225Q1422) seeks a sophisticated analytical instrument with specific technical requirements including automated liquid handling, continuous sample loading, self-cleaning fluid management system, STAT sample testing capabilities, integrated barcode scanners, and a touchscreen interface. This procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC code 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies), indicating the specialized nature of the equipment. Offerors must comply with Buy American provisions and provide certification of the product's domestic content as part of their submissions. The solicitation was posted on August 26, 2025, with offers due by September 3, 2025, at 7:00 AM Pacific Time, providing a tight response window of just eight days.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), reflecting the VA's commitment to supporting veteran entrepreneurs. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price arrangement for a single unit of the osmometer equipment. No incumbent contractor or current service provider is identified in the solicitation documents, suggesting this may be a new procurement or replacement of equipment rather than a contract renewal. The place of performance is specified as the VA San Diego Healthcare System located at 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161, while the procurement will be managed by the VA Network Contracting Office in Long Beach, California. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Contract Specialist Marcos Diaz, who can be reached at Marcos.Diaz@va.gov for any questions regarding the procurement requirements.