Supply of Beckman Coulter Optima XE-90 Ultracentrifuge

The contract requires the procurement and delivery of a new OEM-grade Beckman Coulter Optima XE-90 Ultracentrifuge system through authorized distribution channels, ensuring full compliance with the Buy American Act and Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental Criteria for Small Business (FASCSA). The equipment must meet all technical and quality standards set by the original equipment manufacturer and be delivered in a manner that satisfies federal procurement regulations for domestic sourcing and manufacturing. The system is to be installed and operational at the designated performance location in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with an emphasis on adherence to all applicable federal acquisition guidelines. This is a total small business set-aside solicitation under NAICS code 334516, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. The response deadline is July 31, 2026, and the contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically managed by the 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22. All proposals must demonstrate capability in sourcing, delivering, and commissioning the ultracentrifuge while maintaining strict compliance with federal acquisition rules and ensuring domestic content requirements are met. The delivery timeline and technical specifications for the instrument are critical to successful bid evaluation and eventual award.