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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on February 24, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

6515--Laboratory Equipment Compatible with BD sample tubes and QIAGEN QTB Tubes.

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36C26026Q0380Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 20, is seeking to procure flexible, fast, and compact robotic workstations designed to automate the pipetting of 6.0mL lithium heparin samples into Qiagen QTB sample tubes. The equipment must be compatible with both BD sample tubes and QIAGEN QTB Tubes, featuring barcode identification for samples and aliquots, the ability to uncap and recap tubes, and to mix samples according to Qiagen and VA protocols with a no drip pipetting function. The procurement also includes related consumables such as pipette tips, maintenance and user manuals, cleaning instructions, and requires a white glove installation service. The contract provides for a 12-month warranty, a 6-month preventive maintenance contract, and six days of on-site training. Delivery is expected within 90 days of the award, with all shipping costs clearly accounted for. This solicitation, referenced as 36C26026Q0380, opens the opportunity for vendors to submit quotes by March 5, 2026. The scope includes required individual line items with specified quantities and the option for volume discounts, though no trade-in items or BioMed training are requested. This procurement aims to enhance automation and accuracy in laboratory sample handling to support VA medical testing facilities, ensuring that equipment meets strict performance criteria and procedural compatibility. The contracting office is located in Vancouver, WA, and the point of contact is Hector D. Gonzalez, Contract Specialist.

General Info

Procure automated robotic pipetting stations with barcode, mixing, installation, training, warranty, by March 2026.

NAICS

339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

WA

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Solicitation 36C26026Q0380 for Laboratory Equipment Compatible with BD and QIAGEN Tubes

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Sources-Sought Notice for Reagents and Consumables at Portland VA Medical Center

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeVANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA
Office AddressVANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA
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Hector D GonzalezContract Specialist

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Salient Caracteristics General Equipment Name: Description & Salient Characteristics
General description of the equipment being requested. Included any salient characteristics and evaluation criteria that will be used to select the best quote from the vendor Flexible and fast compact robotic workstations to efficiently automate pipetting of Li heparin samples 6.0mL into 4 Qiagen QTB sample tubes. Compatible with BD sample tubes and QIAGEN QTB Tubes. Barcode identification of samples and aliquots. Ability to uncap and recap samples. Ability to mix samples per Qiagens and VA procedures. No drip pipetting.
Required Individual Line Items & Quantity of Items (1 each) Enter line item description for each item requiring a breakdown in pricing See EER Quote attached. (1 each) Provide consumable list with part #s. (2 each) Maintenance Manuals (CD, PDF or Word) (2 each) User Manuals (1 each) Cleaning Instructions for all equipment, supplies and accessories Optional Line Items Trade-In Items (include make, model and serial # of all items to be used as a trade-in) - *No Product Specifications (CD, PDF or Word) Discount for Volume Purchase Table for instrument. *included in Quote Expendable Supplies *Pipette Tips Maintenance and Full Service Repair Contracts - *6 month preventive maintenance. Warranty Information - *12 month warranty In Service Training *6 Days onsite training. BioMed Training *No Installation and/or De-Installation Services *White glove installation Delivery Requirements: All products should be ordered to arrive 90 days after award date. Please include any shipping costs that are not included in the cost of the line items.

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