6640--New Contract for Molecular Diagnostic Testing-Cost Per Test (CPT)-Strep ID, Respiratory Panel and Blood Culture ID Fort Harrison VA Medical Center (FHM) and Benjamin Steele VA Clinic (BIL), MT-9/30/2026-9/29/2031

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contract Office 19 in Greenwood Village, Colorado, is soliciting offers for a Blanket Purchase Agreement to provide a comprehensive molecular diagnostic testing system supporting Streptococcus identification, Respiratory Pathogen Panel, and Blood Culture Identification services. The contract requires a closed-system analyzer with integrated peripherals, including a 120-220 volt UPS, printer, and probes, all maintained and serviced by the contractor under a cost-per-test pricing structure that covers equipment use, reagents, controls, calibration, maintenance, quality control, and consumables. The system must deliver ambient temperature stability for storage and shipping, extended reagent shelf life, and a bidirectional interface with Laboratory Information Systems, including Data Innovations drivers, with automatic software upgrades provided within two months of release at no extra cost. All services and supplies must comply with stringent quality standards outlined by CAP, CLSI, and the Joint Commission, and must exclude hazardous substances like guanidine thiocyanate or chemicals that produce toxic fumes when mixed with bleach. The contract term extends through June 29, 2031, with an option for extension upon 30-day written notice, and risk of loss remains with the contractor until delivery to the government or carrier, depending on F.O.B. terms. The solicitation mandates strict compliance with federal regulations and VA-specific requirements, including VAAR clauses for marking deliverables and domestic shipment packaging, and incorporates FAR clauses such as 52.212-4 with a deviation for commercial services, 52.233-1 for dispute resolution, and multiple representations and certifications including those on small business status, trade agreements, information security, and prohibitions on influencing federal transactions. Offerors must submit proposals in four volumes: technical capability demonstrating full SOW adherence with supporting documentation, including equipment schematics proving physical fit in specified lab spaces; completed BioMed Forms (MDS2 and VA Directive 6550 App A); past performance records; and detailed pricing. Technical capability is a pass/fail gate—failure to meet requirements eliminates consideration regardless of price—and the award decision will favor best value, prioritizing technical and past performance over cost. All proposals must be submitted electronically by 10:00 AM MT on June 19, 2026, to designated VA email addresses, and pricing terms must remain valid for 120 days post-submission. Contractors must undergo background checks aligned with VA Directive