VISN 15 A1C analyzers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 (VISN 15), is soliciting bids for Automated Glycophemoglobin Instrumentation for medical facilities within their network. The procurement is focused on acquiring A1C analyzers, which are specialized analytical laboratory instruments used for medical diagnostics. The solicitation requires all potential bidders to be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) website, with a specific focus on businesses within the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing sector (NAICS Code 334516). Potential contractors must meet the size standard of having 1,000 or fewer employees. The solicitation was posted on May 20, 2025, with a response deadline of April 1, 2025, indicating a relatively short window for submission. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the notice, compliance with solicitation terms and operational capabilities will likely be key assessment factors.

The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete for this Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The place of performance is located in Kansas City, Missouri, with the contracting office situated in Leavenworth, Kansas. The solicitation covers instrumentation for multiple Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs) within VISN 15, suggesting a potentially substantial procurement opportunity for the selected vendor. While specific award values are not provided, the contract involves chemical analysis instruments categorized under PSC Code 6630. The procurement appears to be part of a strategic effort to standardize or upgrade medical diagnostic equipment across the Veterans Health Administration's regional network, with a focus on supporting small business participants in the medical technology sector.