6515--NEW SAMPLE PREPARATION EQUIPMENT LAB

The Department of Veterans Affairs (Solicitation No. 36C26026Q0601) is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice for a single flexible, compact robotic workstation to automate assay, sample, control, and calibrator preparation at the Portland VA Medical Center (Portland, OR 97239). The equipment must be compatible with sample tubes, microplates and custom labware, provide barcode identification of samples, 96‑well plates and reagents, and interface with LC/MS/MS systems and middleware. Required capabilities include programming for solid‑phase extraction, protein precipitation, and assay‑standard preparation; closed‑system solvent handling; heating, cooling, mixing of plates; and drip‑free pipetting of volatile liquids. The vendor must supply one unit, a consumables list, two copies each of maintenance manuals, one user manual, and cleaning instructions; optional items include trade‑in information, volume‑purchase discounts, and product specifications. Delivery is required within 90 days of award, with all shipping costs disclosed. The offer must include a 12‑month warranty, a 6‑month preventive‑maintenance contract plus a three‑year extended warranty, and six days of on‑site in‑service training (BioMed training). Responses are due by 17:00 Pacific Time on 13 May 2026; questions or submissions should be directed to Contracting Specialist Hector Gonzalez (hector.gonzalez1@va.gov).

Notice ID

afd4787839a14457aa3f7ee2f4e8721b

Solicitation Number

36C26026Q0601

NAICS Code

339112

Classification Code

6515