Centrifuges Clinical & Laboratory

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is procuring clinical and laboratory centrifuges for the Walla Walla VA Medical Center through solicitation number 36C26025Q0856. The procurement includes 5 Sorvall ST1 Plus MD TX-400 clinical centrifuges specifically for coagulation studies that must produce poor platelet plasma from citrated blood tubes, and 9 Thermo Scientific Medifuge benchtop centrifuges for laboratory use. Both types of centrifuges must meet rigorous operational requirements including the ability to run almost continuously on a daily basis, achieve speeds up to 5000 rpm with g-force capabilities up to 4600, and incorporate ergonomic features such as motorized lid latches and compact design. The solicitation requires submission of completed SF 1449 forms, company registration details, price schedules, Buy American Certificates, and Letters of Authority to Distribute. The response deadline is August 22, 2025, at 15:00 PDT, with a proposed delivery timeframe of 90 days after receipt of order.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. The procurement involves a total of 14 centrifuges (5 clinical units and 9 laboratory units) to be delivered to Walla Walla, Washington. The contract will be administered by the 36C260 NCO 20 Network Contracting Office located in Vancouver, Washington, with invoicing to be submitted electronically following receipt and acceptance of the equipment. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are specifically identified in the solicitation documentation. The solicitation was posted on August 19, 2025, providing vendors with only three days to prepare and submit their responses, indicating an urgent procurement need for the VA medical center.