MALDI-ToF Equipment Purchase

The contract seeks to procure a MALDI Biotyper sirius CA System or an equivalent brand for the Microbiology Lab at the Puget Sound Veterans Affairs Medical Center. This acquisition will be conducted through a firm-fixed price purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement represents the sole solicitation for this purchase; therefore, no additional solicitations will be issued. Interested vendors are required to submit a completed and signed standard form 1449, a detailed price or cost schedule, and product literature demonstrating that the offered item meets the specified salient characteristics outlined in the solicitation. The solicitation number for this opportunity is 36C26026Q0679, with a response deadline of June 15, 2026. The purchase is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs' 260-NETWORK Contract Office located in Vancouver, Washington, and the place of performance is Washington State, specifically zip code 98108. There are no set-aside restrictions for this procurement. The product falls under NAICS code 334516, and the designated point of contact for this solicitation is Nick Heintz, reachable via email. Vendors are directed to submit their quotes and documentation by the stated deadline to be considered for award.