Research Equipment

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking to procure multiple pieces of high-precision research equipment for delivery to UC Irvine through solicitation number 36C26225Q1324. The procurement includes twelve specialized scientific instruments such as a Waving Rotator, TX-750 Centrifuge Adapters, Mettler Toledo Analytical Balance, Thermo Scientific Biological Safety Cabinet, Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer, and various other laboratory equipment including incubators, centrifuges, and safety cabinets. All equipment must be new and non-refurbished, meeting precise technical specifications detailed in the solicitation documents. The evaluation will be conducted on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with awards going to the lowest-priced quotation that meets all salient characteristics and technical requirements. Quotations must be submitted by August 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST, with vendors required to provide an Authorized Distributor Letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS Code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. Eligible vendors must be verified as SDVOSBs in the DSBS.SBA.gov database and comply with federal subcontracting limitations. The place of performance is specified as Long Beach, CA 90822, with delivery required to UC Irvine for research purposes. The solicitation includes requirements for both emergency and routine orders, adherence to specific safety guidelines, and compliance with various federal regulations governing the procurement and delivery of medical and scientific equipment. No incumbent contractor information or specific contract values are disclosed in the available documentation, though the comprehensive nature of the equipment list suggests a substantial procurement for laboratory research operations.