Laboratory Washer and Accessories

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Veterans Integrated Service Network 22, is soliciting quotes for a laboratory-grade glassware washer and associated accessories under solicitation number 36C26226Q0760, with a mandatory response deadline of May 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The procurement, governed by a Firm Fixed Price contract structure, is intended to support clinical research operations at the VA Cooperative Studies Program in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where the equipment will be delivered, installed, and commissioned. The system must meet stringent technical specifications, including the ability to clean up to 128 flasks or 98 pipettes per cycle, feature HEPA H14 filtration with 99.99% efficiency, achieve rinse temperatures up to 199°F, incorporate integrated detergent dispensers, and include optional process documentation capabilities. All equipment must be delivered within three months of contract award, with full performance completed no later than six months after award. Contractors are required to comply with the Buy American Act under FAR 52.225-1 and FAR 52.225-2, mandating domestic content thresholds of 60% for non-iron/steel end products, rising to 65% by 2024–2028 and 75% thereafter, with stricter limits for iron and steel components. Offerors must submit certifications regarding their business size, socioeconomic category, and UEI number, and must provide an Authorized Distributor letter if applying under the Non-Manufacturer Rule. Special security requirements prohibit contractor personnel from accessing VA IT systems or protected health information, and mandate constant escorting by VA staff during on-site work. While no formal evaluation factors or pricing data are specified, submissions must be delivered exclusively via email to sabrina.schofield@va.gov, and must include full vendor details, compliance documentation, and line-item certifications for domestic content and critical components. The Contracting Officer, Sabrina Schofield, based in San Diego, California, serves as the sole point of contact, with no designated COR/COTR identified.