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6550 Microbiology Testing Media for MRSA and VRE, purchase order for Microbiology Media

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36C26027Q0046Federal

Submission Closed09/06/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 20, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for the procurement of microbiology testing media for the Seattle Division Microbiology Department. The required supplies are mandatory for the identification of pathogenic organisms in veteran patients, specifically focusing on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE). The estimated annual requirements include 440 units of MRSA Select II (or equivalent) and 6 units of VRE Select Kits (or equivalent). These materials are to be ordered monthly and delivered to the VAPSCHS Microbiology Lab upon request, with the vendor required to provide SDS sheets for all media. The intended contract structure consists of a base year running from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027, with four subsequent one-year option years extending through October 31, 2031. This is not a set-aside procurement. Prospective respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and those identifying as SDVOSB or VOSB must provide VetCert certification and their latest VETS-4212. Responses are due by October 5, 2026, and must include company information, tax ID, business size, Federal Supply Schedule details or an open market designation, and three references for past performance on similar contracts.

General Info

VA seeking sources for microbiology testing media for the Seattle Division lab.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260)

NAICS

325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Seattle, WA, 98108, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

SOW - Microbiology Testing Media for MRSA and VRE

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36C26027Q0046 - Seattle VA Medical Center Microbiology Testing Media

sources-sought

Low

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

Response DeadlineSep 6

Deadline has passed

PostedSep 28

Sources Sought

Submission Closed

09/06/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeVANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260)

Office AddressVANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

Contacts

Eric A Lingenfelter

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Request for microbiology testing media for Seattle Division Microbiology Department. These products are mandatory for the identification of pathogenic organisms. Products required for the selection and identification of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE). Products are ordered monthly, and these supplies enable microbiologists to identify disease in veteran patients.

The vendor will deliver the kits and reagents associated with this contract within a reasonable window of time after ordering has ensued. The vendor will adhere to the priced schedule submitted with the quote of these materials. The vendor will provide SDS sheets for all media upon request. Times and dates of delivery to be determined by the PSHCS Microbiology Department.