Tabletop Centrifuge

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System, is seeking to procure seven tabletop centrifuges for the new Tulsa VA Medical Center through a small business set-aside solicitation. The procurement requires specific centrifuge models from Hettich, including two EBA270 horizontal units, one EBA 200S angle rotor, three ROTANTA 460 horizontal units, and one ROTOFIX 32A BioSeal clipper rotor. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, which assesses both technical compliance and pricing. The solicitation requires detailed administrative information, product illustrations, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Quotes are due by April 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time, with contractors required to submit comprehensive company and product details via email to the contract specialist.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS Category 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with the procurement conducted using simplified acquisition procedures. Delivery and installation of the centrifuges are required within 90 days of order receipt at the Tulsa VA Medical Center, located in Muskogee, Oklahoma. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the solicitation emphasizes the importance of cost-effectiveness and meeting industry healthcare standards for safety and efficiency. The procurement requires contractors to provide brand name or equal products that satisfy the salient characteristics outlined in the Statement of Work. Contractors must demonstrate their ability to deliver the products efficiently and contribute to the VA's mission, with a focus on meeting the specific technical requirements for medical laboratory equipment.