Centrifuges

The Philadelphia VA Medical Center's Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service is seeking to procure two new laboratory-grade centrifuges for use in its Hematology and Chemistry sections to support patient specimen processing. This procurement is structured as a one-time task order under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, with the solicitation number 36C24426Q0589_1. The centrifuges must meet specific technical requirements, including the ability to hold 13 x 75/100 mm and 16 x 75/100 mm tubes, a 90-degree swing-out rotor with multiple included adapters and buckets, capability to spin up to 32 specimens simultaneously at speeds up to 5000 RPM, and a temperature control system featuring a pre-cool function ranging from -20 to +40 degrees Celsius. Additional features include a Versa-Rotor for versatile applications, all-steel construction for durability, quiet operation, an easy-to-lift lid with a safety lock, and a five-year warranty. The contract is managed under the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 located in Pittsburgh, PA, with the performance set in Philadelphia, PA. The solicitation was posted on May 21, 2026, and responses are due by June 1, 2026. This acquisition falls under NAICS code 334516, encompassing the manufacturing of analytical laboratory instruments. The primary contact for this procurement is Adriane Perretti, who can be reached via email or phone. The equipment dimensions specified are 16.5 x 18 x 23.6 inches, ensuring compatibility with local laboratory infrastructure. This procurement aims to enhance the facility’s capability to efficiently process patient specimens with reliable, high-quality centrifuges that meet all operational specifications.