SAM #36C25726Q0564

VA Solicitation for Bruker MALDI-TOF Microbiology Analyzer and Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, is seeking quotations for a MALDI-TOF Microbiology Analyzer for the VA North Texas Healthcare System in Dallas, TX. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17 (San Antonio, TX) - Place of performance: Dallas Texas Veterans Health Care System, Path & Laboratory Service - OEMs and Vendors: - Bruker (Bruker MALDI Biotyper Sirius CA System specified) - Beckman Coulter (compatibility required with Microscan 96 Plus system) - Products/Services Requested: - 1 Bruker MALDI Biotyper Sirius CA System (Part No. 1890132) - True benchtop MALDI-TOF analyzer, FDA-cleared for in-vitro diagnostic use - 220V/110V compatible, specific size and weight requirements - Must be compatible with Beckman Coulter Microscan 96 Plus system - Includes software and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) - 1 One-year warranty service agreement (Part No. DAL09271) - On-site training for Clinical Laboratory Scientists (no additional cost) - Installation and test verification (per manufacturer, CLIA, FDA, TJC, CAP requirements) - Interface connectivity support and training for LIS integration (by Beckman Coulter specialist) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be a true benchtop unit with defined dimensions and weight - Must be FDA-cleared for in-vitro diagnostic use - Compatibility with Beckman Coulter Microscan 96 Plus system is mandatory - Delivery, installation, warranty, software, training, and UPS must be included - Evaluation criteria: technical acceptability, past performance, and price - Set aside for small businesses under NAICS 334516

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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Page 1 of 5 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO FAR 12.202, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number 36C25726Q0564 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.

The NAICS Code for this request for quotes is 334516 (1,000 Employees). Small Business Set- Aside is used for this solicitation.

The items being requested are included in the solicitation attachment RFQ 36C25726Q0564.pdf.

The items being requested are for laboratory MALDI-TOF equipment within the VA North Texas Healthcare System.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The evaluation criteria are technical acceptability, past performance, and price. See attached RFQ document for details. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to this clause.

The following clauses cited are applicable:

FAR Number Title Date 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023 52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS JAN 2017 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (DEVIATION) NOV 2025 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED JAN 2025 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS NOV 2015 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES NOV 2023 52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (DEVIATION) NOV 2025 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (DEVIATION) MAR 2026 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (DEVIATION) NOV 2025 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (DEVIATION) NOV 2025 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEVIATION) NOV 2025 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025 52.222-90 DEV ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS APR 2026 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025 52.225-5 TRADE AGREEMENTS NOV 2023 52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING MAY 2024 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT OCT 2018 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS MAR 2023 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM OCT 2004 52.240-91DEV SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS NOV 2025 52.244-6DEV SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES OCT 2025 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES NOV 2020 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018 852.211-70 EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS NOV 2018 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS FEB 2023 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT NOV 2018 852.242.71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER OCT 2020 852.246.71 REJECTED GOODS OCT 2018 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT OCT 2018

The following provisions cited are applicable: FAR Number Title Date 52.203-11 CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS SEP 2024 52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS REPRESENTATION JAN 2017 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION (DEVIATION) NOV 2025 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES SEP 2023 52.219-1DEV SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS NOV 2025 52.222-18 CERTIFICATION REGARDING KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD LABOR LISTED END PRODUCTS FEB 2021 52.225-18 PLACE OF MANUFACTURE AUG 2018 52.225-6 TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE FEB 2021 52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS NOTICE AND REPRESENTATION JUN 2020 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS NOV 2020 852.215-72 NOTICE OF INTENT TO RE-SOLICIT OCT 2019 852.273-70 LATE OFFERS NOV 2021

Late quotes or documentation may be accepted if advantageous to the Government. All comments or inquiries are to be submitted in writing via email to the Point of Contact, referenced in this notice on or before June 9, 2026, 9:00 AM Central Standard Time.

Vendors interested in providing the required supply and service will need to submit all required documentation, detailed in the attached RFQ document, by email to Teresa Arzola at Teresa.Arzola@va.gov, no later than June 12, 2026 9:00 AM CST

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