6640--Hematology instrumentation, reagents, and service | VISN 15 |

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 15 in Leavenworth, Kansas, intends to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement under the Federal Supply Schedule for Automated Hematology Instrumentation, reagents, and service using a Cost Per Reportable Result (CPRR) pricing model. The agreement, expected to begin on October 1, 2026, and extend through September 30, 2031, will cover five annual ordering periods and is designed to replace and modernize hematology analyzers across VISN 15 facilities, including major medical centers and outpatient clinics in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, and other locations. The contractor will be responsible for supplying fully integrated instrumentation, such as XN3100 and XN20 analyzers, along with all necessary reagents, consumables, software, hardware, service, training, and ancillary equipment like uninterruptible power supplies and water systems, while ensuring seamless bi-directional integration with the VA’s VISTA LIS and Oracle Health EHRM systems. Pricing is based on average daily test volumes estimated in Attachment A, but these volumes are non-guaranteed and serve only as planning tools; the CPRR rate will encompass every component required to release a test result into the VISTA system, including data management, calibration, and remote monitoring capabilities. All equipment and processes must comply with CLIA, CLSI, FDA, OSHA, EPA, and RCRA standards, with specific technical requirements including barcode labeling using Code 39 and Code 128 formats, less than 1% barcode reading failure rate, automated closed tube sampling, clot detection, and six-month calibration stability. Specimen containers and slides must be labeled with unique identifiers and collection dates, and validation studies including correlation, precision, carryover, and reference range verification must be conducted by the contractor prior to Government acceptance. The contractor must provide full training of VA personnel by January 1, 2027, supply 24-hour emergency reagent delivery, and deliver free system upgrades throughout the contract term. Environmental compliance requires hazardous waste characterization for mercury, cadmium, and lead, with documentation in line with 40 CFR regulations. Quarterly reporting of usage and sales data is mandatory, and the contractor must support electronic data transfer to VA middleware systems. Only registered and active SAM vendors may respond, with the formal solicitation to be issued electronically via SAM.gov on or about June 5, 2026; no