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36C255-26-AP-2930 BIO-RAD qPCR MACHINE

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36C255-26-AP-2930Federal

Response Deadline08/19/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through its 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 located in Leavenworth, Kansas, has issued a sources sought notice for the procurement of a BIO-RAD qPCR machine under solicitation number 36C255-26-AP-2930. This notice is strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation for offers or a commitment to award a contract. The intended place of performance is Saint Louis, Missouri, with a response deadline of August 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The North American Industry Classification System code for this effort is 334516, which pertains to laboratory analytical instrument manufacturing. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Teresa Cabanting, reachable via email at teresa.cabanting@va.gov or by phone at 913-946-1976. No set-aside classification is specified, and the notice is issued by an agency office under the Office of Acquisition and Logistics. All relevant details and requirements are contained in the attached documentation referenced in the notice.

General Info

U.S. VA seeks market feedback on BIO-RAD qPCR machine purchase for Saint Louis, Missouri, by August 19, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255)View Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Saint Louis, MO, 63125, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Sources Sought Notice for BIO-RAD qPCR Machine - VA Network Contracting Office 36C255-26-AP-2930

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedAug 10

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 19

Submission deadline

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08/19/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 9 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeLEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255)

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Office AddressLEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

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Teresa Cabanting

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This is a Sources Sought Notice only for market research purposes. See attached for all details.

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