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Microbiology Instrumentation Supply and Installation

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The contract solicits the supply, delivery, and initial setup of the BACT/ALERT VIRTUO blood culture incubation system along with associated hardware for use in Department of Veterans Affairs laboratories. This endeavor is focused on modernizing microbiology instrumentation to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of blood culture processing across VA medical facilities. The system must be fully functional upon installation, with all necessary components provided and configured for immediate operational use in clinical laboratory environments. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334516, indicating it pertains to the manufacturing of medical and dental instruments. It is managed by the 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248) under the Department of Veterans Affairs and requires proposals to be submitted by August 19, 2026. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, and the performance location spans VA laboratory sites without specific geographic constraints listed. The delivery and setup must meet VA's operational standards, ensuring seamless integration into existing diagnostic workflows without disruption to patient care services.

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Supply and setup of BACT/ALERT VIRTUO blood culture system for VA labs by August 19, 2026.

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)View Agency

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334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)
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Supply, delivery, and initial setup of the BACT/ALERT® VIRTUO® blood culture incubation system and associated hardware for VA laboratories.

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