Sources Sought for Abbott i-STAT Handheld Analyzer Point-of-Care Testing - Cost-Per-Test or Equivalent
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24726Q0840
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 7
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6630 Chemical Analysis Instruments
- Place of performance
- Georgia 30033, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 is conducting market research for Abbott i-STAT Handheld Analyzer point-of-care testing equipment and services, with responses due August 13, 2026 by 1500 Eastern Time. No set-aside is anticipated.
Performance occurs at Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia. The requirement is firm-fixed-price on a cost-per-test basis and covers 22 Abbott i-STAT Handheld Analyzers under a base contract period from August 17, 2026 to August 16, 2027, plus four one-year option periods extending through August 16, 2031. Projected annual test volume is approximately 18,800 tests across cartridge types including CG8+, Chem8+, CG4+, high-sensitivity cardiac Troponin I, ACT, and Creatinine.
Cost-per-test pricing must cover all equipment (analyzers, printers, downloaders, rechargers, electronic simulators), reagents, controls, standards, consumables, parts, accessories, maintenance, software updates, emergency repair and replacement within 24 hours, training, delivery, installation, and removal at no additional charge. Equipment must be FDA-approved and interface with the facility's UniPOC Point-of-Care Data Management System and VISTA/CPRS. The contractor must provide 24/7 technical support and 24-hour emergency response with 48-hour repair completion, quarterly shipping schedules, and comprehensive staff training.
Interested vendors must submit responses via email to Thomas.Nicholls@va.gov with company information, DUNS number, business size designation, and demonstrated capabilities addressing Statement of Work requirements. Solicitation number is 36C24726Q0840. NAICS code is 334516 (size standard 1,250 employees); PSC code is 6630.
Notice text
See attached Sources Sought Notice.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought-36C24726Q0840.docx | DOCX document |
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