Antimicrobial microtiter broth MIC assays purchase order.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20, specifically the Seattle VA Medical Center, is seeking to procure antimicrobial microtiter broth MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration) assays and related laboratory reagents and consumables for microbiology susceptibility testing. This procurement is limited exclusively to Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract Holders, establishing a key qualification requirement for interested vendors. The solicitation (36C26026Q0097) is categorized under Product Service Code 6540 and NAICS Code 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing), indicating the specialized nature of the required goods. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the procurement seeks products to support ongoing antimicrobial susceptibility testing throughout the year at the Seattle VA PSHCS facility located at 1660 South Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108. Interested parties must submit responses by November 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, with inquiries directed to Contracting Specialist Hector Gonzalez at hector.gonzalez1@va.gov.

No set-aside designations have been applied to this procurement opportunity. The pre-solicitation notice does not identify any current incumbents or provide specific dollar values or quantity requirements for the purchase order. The notice indicates that this is a blanket purchase order mechanism designed to facilitate the acquisition of specified products on an as-needed basis throughout the contract period, rather than a one-time procurement with fixed quantities. The exact award value, contract duration, and detailed product specifications are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice and will likely be provided in the formal solicitation documents. FSS Contract Holders interested in this opportunity should monitor for the official solicitation release and maintain contact with the contracting office for additional information and clarification on technical requirements.