Distribution of Biorad Bioplex Reagents and Consumables for Laboratory Tests.

Contract 36C26026D0023 is a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) award granted to Branch Medical LLC for the distribution of Bio-Rad Bio-Plex laboratory reagents and consumables to the Seattle VA Medical Center. Effective from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2031, the contract has a guaranteed minimum of $500.00 and a maximum capacity of $1,500,000.00. This total small business set-aside requires the vendor to furnish all necessary clinical laboratory supplies, materials, and equipment, including reagents, calibrators, and controls. The scope of work encompasses the supply, installation, validation, and maintenance of laboratory analyzers, ensuring LIS integration and adherence to CLSI and CAP standards. The contractor is responsible for providing analyzers capable of producing accurate, reproducible results with a single test analysis time of less than one hour. Key technical requirements include the provision of at least two levels of commercial quality controls, printout capabilities for all results, and the support of Code 39, Code 128, and Codabar barcode formats. All reagents must be color-coded, maintain a minimum six-month shelf life upon delivery, and be packaged to ensure stability under specific temperature and humidity controls. Administrative requirements mandate electronic invoicing via the VA Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment system and compliance with FISMA, NIST, and Section 508 accessibility standards.