Chemistry / Immunochem CPPR - VISN 23

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) for Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 (VISN 23) intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) numbered 36C26325Q0170 for a Chemistry / Immunochem Cooperative Procurement Pricing Recommendation (CPPR) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). This firm-fixed-price solicitation will be conducted under FAR Part 8 for Required Sources of Supplies and Services, specifically targeting analytical laboratory instruments and equipment. Vendors must possess a valid GSA contract and submit an itemized quote with a comprehensive technical narrative and supporting documentation. The evaluation will focus on whether the proposed service meets the solicitation requirements, with a critical review of submitted supporting documentation. The pre-solicitation notice indicates that all quotes must be emailed to emanuel.nevarez@va.gov by April 4, 2025, and vendors are strongly advised to carefully review all evaluation factors and instructions within the full solicitation document.

The pre-solicitation notice does not specify a specific set-aside designation, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. While no incumbent contractor is mentioned, the solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The specific procurement is for the VISN 23 network, suggesting a regional-specific requirement for chemistry and immunochemistry laboratory services or equipment. No explicit award value or budget range is provided in the pre-solicitation notice, and the exact quantity of goods or precise service timeline is not detailed. Interested vendors should anticipate full details in the forthcoming RFQ document 36C26325Q0170, which will provide comprehensive information about the procurement's scope, requirements, and evaluation criteria.