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6640--BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Specimen Tracking System - MPLS

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36C26326Q0966Federal

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The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is soliciting quotes for a Specimen Tracking System under a combined synopsis-solicitation issued as an RFQ, following the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul for commercial acquisitions. This procurement, identified by NAICS code 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees and PSC 6640, is unrestricted and governed by FAR subpart 12.202 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures under RFO FAR 12. The evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable standard, with award determined by the quote that meets all technical requirements at the lowest cost. All prospective vendors must submit a complete response including required representations and certifications via SAM.gov and adhere strictly to the Instructions to Offerors outlined in the solicitation document. The system is a one-time purchase, and vendors must specify the expected timeline for full installation in their quotes. The sole point of contact for questions and submissions is Contracting Officer Traci Johannes at traci.johannes@va.gov. The deadline for receipt of responses is August 12, 2026, at 4:30 PM CST, and late submissions will be handled per FAR 52.212-1(f). The place of performance is the Minneapolis VA Health Care System at One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417.

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Minneapolis VA seeks lowest-priced, technically acceptable specimen tracking system by August 12, 2026, via SAM.gov.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)View Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN, 55417, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA
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Department Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)
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Office AddressSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA
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Traci JohannesContracting Officer

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Attachment 1: Template for Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services
Effective Date: 01/15/2026 Revision: 03
Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.
This solicitation is unrestricted.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1000 Employees. The FSC/PSC is 6640.
The Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417 is seeking to purchase a Specimen Tracking System.
All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:
Supplies/Services
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price 1 Specimen Tracking System *See Statement of Work in the solicitation document* 1 EA

The purchase order/contract period of performance is a One Time Purchase (Please specify in your solicitation response how long the system will take for complete installation). Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: Minneapolis VA Health Care System One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417
Country: UNITED STATES
The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.
The following solicitation provisions and clause apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services See Solicitation document.
All quoters shall submit the following: Full solicitation package in accordance with the Instructions to Offerors located in the solicitation document.
All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Officer, Traci Johannes, at traci.johannes@va.gov.
Award will be based upon a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of RFO FAR 12.
Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/.
Submission of your response shall be received not later than August 12th, 2026 at 16:30PM CST at traci.johannes@va.gov.
Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact Traci Johannes, traci.johannes@va.gov

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