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6550--Reagents and Consumables for Anatomic Pathology

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36C25926Q0495Federal

Submission Closed06/10/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 325413

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6550--Optilite analyzer reagents

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262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 (36C262)

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CONTROL, BLOOD CHEMISTR

Solicitation # SPE2DS-27-T-0950

Solicitation SPE2DS-27-T-0950 is a Request for Quotations issued by the Department of Defense, DLA Troop Support Medical Supply Chain, for the procurement of two boxes of i-STAT PT Plus Control Reagent Level 1 (NSN 6550-01-728-5703). This reagent is used for coagulation testing and is compatible with the i-STAT PT Plus cartridge and the i-STAT 1 Government Field Kit analyzer. Each box contains ten 1.0 mL units. The required delivery date is October 23, 2026, with a delivery window of 83 days after award. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination per FAR 52.246-2. The contract mandates strict quality and storage requirements, including refrigeration between 2 to 8 degrees Celsius and a non-extendable shelf life of 12 months. Items must be delivered within one month of the manufacture date. Packaging must be commercial and adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001, with marking compliant with Medical Marking Standard No. 1. Labels must include the contract/lot number and manufacture or expiration dates. The procurement is not a small business set-aside, though a HUBZone price evaluation preference may be applied. Compliance with the Buy American Act and DFARS domestic material restrictions is required, and electronic invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.

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6550--VISN Cepheid GeneXpert Testing Supplies Base Plus 3 Op Yr RFQ

Solicitation # 36C24527Q0042

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NOI - DNA Sequencing of Bone Marrow Failure Syndro

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The National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director, intends to award a non-competitive, firm-fixed-price purchase order for custom-designed ArcherDX VariantPlex Next-Generation Sequencing target-enrichment library preparation kits. This acquisition, conducted under solicitation 75N98027Q00027, is designated for the NHLBI Hematology Branch to support the screening of over 200 patient samples for aplastic anemia and bone marrow failure syndromes. The government intends to negotiate with Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc. as the sole owner and manufacturer of the proprietary ArcherDX VariantPlex Anchored Multiplex PCR chemistry, which is essential for maintaining scientific continuity and compatibility with existing bioinformatics pipelines and Illumina NovaSeq instruments. The requirement falls under NAICS code 325413 and is not set aside for small businesses. The kits must feature pre-amplification ligation of unique molecular barcodes to enable error-correcting sequencing and must be delivered to Bethesda, Maryland, within an estimated turnaround time of four to six weeks after receipt of order. Proposals must be submitted by November 2, 2026, and include a Unique Entity Identifier, Taxpayer Identification Number, and business size certification. Award evaluation may consider technical capability, past performance, and lifecycle expectations, while all invoicing must be processed through the Invoicing Processing Platform using a three-way match.

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REAGENTS - MANUAL MIRCROBIOLOGY MEDIA AMD#05

Solicitation # RFB-IS-27200226

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81627Y0873-Assays, reagents, and consumables for cobas® 5800, 6800v2, 8800v2, MagNa Pure96, and LightCycler systems

Solicitation # 81627Y0873

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene intends to enter into a six-year sole source agreement with Roche Diagnostic Corporation under solicitation 81627Y0873. This contract is for the procurement of assays, reagents, and consumables necessary to operate the cobas 5800, 6800v2, 8800v2, MagNA Pure 96, and LightCycler systems. These high-throughput automated PCR and extraction platforms are utilized by the NYC Public Health Lab to perform critical molecular testing for HIV-1/2, bloodborne pathogens such as HBV and HCV, and various sexually transmitted infections including HPV, Trichomonas, and M. Gen. The goal of this procurement is to increase testing capacity and reduce detection times to better combat rising rates of HIV and other STIs. Roche Diagnostic Corporation has been identified as the sole manufacturer and distributor of these specific materials, and only their certified service engineers are authorized to perform maintenance on these systems. The scope of work includes a wide array of assay kits, including those for SARS-CoV-2, CMV, EBV, and BKV, as well as a Research Use Only panel. Interested firms may submit an Expression of Interest via the PASSPort system by November 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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Certified Industrial Wastewater Laboratory TestingThis subcontract opportunity is for certified industrial wastewater laboratory testing to support prime contractors on Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center projects located in Huntington, West Virginia. The selected provider will be responsible for analyzing wastewater samples for Total Phenolics, Oil and Grease, Flashpoint, Acrolein, and a full list of Volatile Organic Compounds. All testing must be conducted using EPA analytical procedures as specified in 40 CFR Part 136, and the provider must deliver formal certified laboratory analysis reports. To be eligible, the contractor must hold a valid State of West Virginia certification for wastewater testing and possess specialized instrumentation required for VOC detection. This requirement falls under NAICS code 325413 and is managed through the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contract Office 5. Interested parties should note the response deadline of November 16, 2026.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 19, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for reagents and consumables used in anatomic pathology at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. This market research request, identified by solicitation number 36C25926Q0495 and posted on May 27, 2026, seeks industry input to inform future procurement planning and is not a solicitation for bids or proposals. Responses are due by 10:00 AM Mountain Time on June 10, 2026, and must be submitted exclusively via email to the Contracting Officer, Edward Emerson. The procurement focuses on supplying Ventana reagents and consumables compatible with Benchmark Special Stainers and BenchMark Ultra Immunostainers, including special staining kits for iron, reticulum, mucicarmine, Congo red, alcian blue, PAS, GMS, trichrome, Gram, and AFB; immunohistochemical kits with instrument-software-compatible buttons and built-in endogenous blockers; and Vantage system labels and print ribbons for specimen triage. All products must have a minimum shelf life of one year upon delivery and eliminate the need for re-validation by ensuring seamless integration with existing instrumentation. Over fifty antibodies with compatible buttons are required, and compliance with the Buy American Act and subcontracting limitations under FAR 52.225-1, FAR 52.219-14, and FAR 52.219-33 is anticipated. The place of performance and acceptance is the VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado, with no mention of payment details, invoicing systems, or delivery terms such as FOB. Respondents must submit a capabilities statement and complete a market research questionnaire not exceeding eight pages, including a cover letter. The questionnaire requires self-certification of business size status, including Small Business, HUBZone, SDB, 8(a), Veteran-Owned, or Large Business classifications under the NAICS code 325413, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. Entities must also indicate whether they are GSA contract holders and provide relevant pricing details if so, and disclose compliance with the nonmanufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting if applicable. All responses must be labeled as proprietary if containing sensitive information. No formal evaluation factors, award basis, contract value, or detailed packaging, labeling, or inspection criteria are

General Info

Department of Veterans Affairs seeks information for pathological reagents, consumables by June 10, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 19 (36C259)

NAICS

325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Sources Sought Notice 36C25926Q0495 - Reagents and Consumables for Anatomic Pathology

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 27

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Response DeadlineJun 10

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06/10/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 19 (36C259)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeGreenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 19 (36C259)

Office AddressGreenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

Contacts

Edward EmersonContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Sources Sought Notice Reagents and Consumables for Anatomic Pathology Please open the attachment titled 36C25926Q0495 and fill in all requested information. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are NOT offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.