6640--Immunohistochemical (IHC) Stainer Testing for the Buffalo VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, is issuing an unrestricted RFQ for an Indefinite Delivery‑Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide Clinical Laboratory Immunohistochemistry Stainer testing equipment and related services to the Buffalo VA Medical Center. Offerors must supply one state‑of‑the‑art analyzer, deliver all hardware and operating‑system upgrades to the Buffalo VA Laboratory, and complete installation within 30 days of issuance or first commercial availability. The equipment must remain in production condition for at least one year after award. Pricing must include a matrix of net prices with separate, verifiable fixed‑ and variable‑cost breakdowns; total evaluated price will combine basic and option line items, and unbalanced option pricing may be deemed unacceptable. Evaluations will be based on Technical Capability, Veterans Involvement, Price, and the Evaluation Approach, using the comparative process of FAR 13.106‑2(b)(3); the Government may select a proposal that offers greater overall benefit rather than the lowest price. Offerors must identify any SDVOSB or VOSB subcontractors, provide brief subcontract descriptions and approximate values, and ensure those partners are registered in the SBA Small Business Search and meet the NAICS 334516 size standard (≤ 1,000 employees). While alternate quotations are not required, offerors may propose alternative terms, line items, or commercial products/services consistent with FAR subpart 4.10, provided any exceptions are clearly documented in writing.

Notice ID

cbc9d35c89764407bd73080507e8f469

Solicitation Number

36C24226Q0084

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

6640