Supply of SW41Ti Swinging Bucket Rotor

The contract is for the supply of a new, OEM-grade SW41Ti swinging bucket rotor designed specifically for the Optima XE-90 Ultracentrifuge, ensuring full compliance with original equipment manufacturer standards and requiring documented OEM authorization for all components and sourcing. The rotor must meet rigorous technical and quality benchmarks to maintain system integrity and performance, and the supplier is expected to provide complete documentation verifying authenticity and adherence to specifications. This subcontract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.5, limited exclusively to small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 334516 applying to the manufacturing of laboratory and medical instrumentation. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 31, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, and procurement is managed by the 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 under the Department of Veterans Affairs. Performance of the contract is required to be fulfilled at a location in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a zip code of 87108. Although no point of contact is listed, the contract is accessible through the SAM.gov portal for registered bidders, and all submissions must comply with the small business certification requirements and federal procurement rules governing set-asides. The delivery of the rotor must be timely and fully compatible with existing ultracentrifuge systems to ensure seamless integration and operational continuity.