7A21--DI Instrument Manager Software

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is procuring DI Instrument Manager Software for the Salisbury VA Medical Center's Laboratory Department. The solicitation seeks software and implementation services specifically for Peer & Daily QC Integration for Bio-Rad Unity Real Time, including both production and test versions, along with maintenance and support services. The procurement requires the contractor to provide professional training for facility staff and complete Compliance Awareness Training before accessing facility systems. This is structured as a firm-fixed price contract with NET 30 payment terms, and responses are due on August 27, 2025 at 15:00 EST. The contract falls under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) with a size standard of $47 million.

This solicitation operates without any set-aside designations and represents an unrestricted procurement opportunity. Data Innovations appears to be positioned as the incumbent provider, as their Instrument Manager software is currently owned and utilized by the facility, with the justification document indicating they are uniquely positioned as the only compatible solution for the facility's specific Chemistry Analyzer Interface needs. The contract period runs from September 8, 2025 to September 7, 2026, with the estimated purchase amount falling under the $250,000 small purchase threshold, though the specific dollar value has been redacted from available documents. Performance will take place at the Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina, with contract administration handled by Network Contracting Office 6 in Hampton, Virginia. The procurement includes multiple line items covering software licenses, implementation services, and ongoing maintenance support.