Platelet Aggregation Profiler (Brand name or Equal)

The Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, operating under the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12, is procuring a Platelet Aggregation Profiler (brand name or equal) for their Pathology & Laboratory Service Department. The required equipment must be capable of measuring platelet aggregation using platelet-rich plasma, feature multiple measurement channels, maintain compatibility with various aggregating agents, and include a touch screen computer interface. The device must meet hospital-grade standards with maximum dimensions of 70x70x70 inches, and the contractor must provide delivery, installation, and training services at the facility. The procurement will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria, with additional requirements including a minimum one-year warranty and training sessions for up to ten personnel. Interested vendors must submit their quotes exclusively via email to the Contracting Point of Contact, Arneil Genus at arneil.genus@va.gov, with a firm deadline of July 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors in the market. The procurement specifically references the Bio/Data Corporation PAP-8E Model as the brand name equipment, though equal alternatives will be considered. The total anticipated contract value is approximately $41.5 million, structured with two distinct line items covering the Platelet Aggregation Profiler equipment and separate installation/training services. The contract encompasses both the supply of the medical laboratory equipment and the associated implementation services required to make it operational. Performance will take place at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital located in Hines, Illinois, where the contractor must complete delivery, installation, and personnel training to fulfill all contract requirements.