J066--Bio-Rad chromatography system maintenance & service

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is soliciting maintenance and service support for a Bio-Rad Next Generation Chromatography (NGC) system. The procurement seeks an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized service provider to deliver a comprehensive one-year on-site complete support plan including one annual preventative maintenance visit, unlimited on-site repair visits, and all associated parts, labor, and travel expenses. Key qualifications include Bio-Rad training and authorization to maintain existing warranties, with the contractor required to provide electronic service reports within two weeks of each visit and operate during standard business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM) excluding federal holidays. Award will be made to the lowest-priced offeror meeting specified minimum performance and capability requirements with an acceptable past performance rating. The solicitation number is 36C26026Q0538, with proposals due by April 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time.

This is an unrestricted solicitation with no small business set-aside. The base contract period runs from July 19, 2026 through July 18, 2027, with four optional one-year renewals available through July 18, 2031, providing potential contract continuity for qualified vendors. No incumbent contractor or specific award value range is identified in the solicitation documents. The contractor must submit all invoices annually through the VA's Electronic Invoice System (Tungsten). The place of performance is the Boise VA Medical Center, Research Building #117, located at 500 West Fort Street, Boise, Idaho 83702. The contracting office is located in Vancouver, Washington, with Contracting Officer Nazanin Kreiner serving as the primary point of contact at nazanin.kreiner@va.gov.