6640--IDIQ Electrophoresis and Immunofixation CPT POP: 3/1/2026 - 2/28/2031

The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a solicitation for a Cost Per Test (CPT) contract focused on electrophoresis and immunofixation testing, with the goal of acquiring instrumentation and related services for clinical laboratories at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center and Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital. The contract, identified under solicitation number 36C25226Q0070, emphasizes reagent rental arrangements rather than outright equipment purchases, as clarified in an amendment issued on November 18, 2025. The procurement is open to commercial providers under NAICS code 334516, which covers laboratory instrumentation and equipment, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The response deadline is set for November 25, 2025, with the government seeking quotes that balance cost efficiency and technical capability to ensure optimal laboratory testing services. The RFQ process involves detailed evaluation criteria to determine the best value for the VA, with the contract administration managed by the Great Lakes Acquisition Center. The primary points of contact include Contract Specialist Parris S. Weidenbach and technical guidance from Courtney Feldmann, ensuring clear communication channels throughout the procurement process. The solicitation underscores the importance of providing reliable, cost-effective testing solutions to support the VA’s clinical laboratory operations, with the contract expected to facilitate ongoing electrophoresis and immunofixation testing services through a reagent rental model, thereby supporting the VA’s mission to deliver high-quality healthcare services to veterans.