6515--Equipment: Automated Osmometer

The North Florida / South Georgia VA Healthcare System is seeking to procure one automated osmometer, either brand name or an equal product, to enhance the Pathology and Laboratory Department’s capacity for osmolality testing. This new equipment is intended to improve the speed and accuracy of testing by automating processes that are typically manual, thereby reducing variability and supporting higher quality patient care. The automation of osmolality testing is particularly important in scientific and clinical applications, ensuring continuity of care in the department. This procurement is issued under solicitation number 36C24826Q0686 by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically managed by the 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 based in Tampa, Florida. The contract opportunity is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and falls under the NAICS code 334510, which covers electronic and precision equipment manufacturing. The place of performance is in Gainesville, Florida, with the response deadline set for May 26, 2026. Scott K. Brickey serves as the contracting officer and the primary point of contact for this procurement.