Supply of Piccolo Lipid & General Chemistry Controls

The contract requires the supply of six boxes of Piccolo Lipid & General Chemistry Controls, Model 07P04-01, specifically for use in the calibration and quality assurance processes of laboratory analyzers. These controls are essential to ensure the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic test results within the medical testing environment. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 325414, which pertains to pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing, indicating the product's role in medical diagnostics. The opportunity was posted on July 1, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses set for July 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM, giving potential suppliers a ten-day window to submit proposals. The contract is administered by the 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 under the Department of Veterans Affairs, with the performance location designated as Fort Wayne, Indiana, in the 46805 zip code. While no specific point of contact or set-aside details are provided, the placement of performance at this location suggests the controls are intended for use at a VA facility or contracted medical site in that area. The absence of a solicitation number and set-aside description indicates this may be a direct or sole-source procurement, potentially streamlined for rapid replenishment of critical quality control materials essential to maintaining clinical standards in patient care.