6640--Biosafety Cabinets

The Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23) under the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to procure biosafety cabinets specifically for the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System. This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside, ensuring that only small businesses are eligible to compete under the North American Industry Classification System code 334516, which pertains to biosafety and laboratory equipment. The solicitation, numbered 36C26326Q0445, mandates that all questions related to the contract must be submitted via email to the designated contracting specialist, Jennifer Watkins-Schoenig, at least 72 hours before the deadline indicated on the SF1449 form. The contract opportunity was posted on March 23, 2026, with responses due by April 6, 2026, at 9:00 PM. The procurement is managed by the Network Contracting Office located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Interested vendors must adhere strictly to the small business eligibility criteria as outlined in FAR 19.5 and direct all correspondence to the primary point of contact. This combined-type procurement emphasizes compliance with the government’s regulations and timely communication to ensure a smooth contracting process.