Clement J. Zablocki VAMC Flow Cytometry Testing

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is seeking to procure a Brand Name or Equal 10-color Flow Cytometry instrumentation system with ancillary sample and reagent preparation equipment for the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The solicitation allows for flexible pricing models, including Cost per Patient Reportable Result (CPRR), Cost per Test (CPT), or fixed monthly lease arrangements, giving vendors multiple options to structure their proposals. The equipment will be installed in Lab Room 2600 of the VA medical facility and must meet the specific technical requirements for clinical flow cytometry testing. While the pre-solicitation notice does not detail specific evaluation criteria, interested vendors should anticipate standard government evaluation factors such as technical capability, pricing competitiveness, and contractor past performance. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on November 25, 2025, with a due date of December 10, 2025, providing potential bidders a two-week window to submit questions or requests for clarification before the formal solicitation is released.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors regardless of business size or status. The contract structure includes a base period running from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, followed by four option years extending through July 31, 2031, creating a potential five-year service relationship. The specific award value and budget range have not been disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, requiring interested vendors to monitor the formal solicitation for detailed pricing expectations and historical spending data. No incumbent contractor or current vendor information has been identified in the pre-solicitation materials. Vendors in the analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing sector (NAICS 334516) and those specializing in medical laboratory analysis instruments (PSC 6632) should prepare technical and pricing proposals that address the government's flexibility in payment models while demonstrating compliance with clinical laboratory standards and VA requirements.