Opportunity
SAM #36C26326Q0932
Market Research for Gemini Handheld Chemical Analyzer and Training for St. Cloud VA
Buyer
VA Health Administration Center 23 (VHA NCO 23)
Posted
July 14, 2026
Respond By
July 24, 2026
Identifier
36C26326Q0932
NAICS
423490, 334516, 423450, 541690
This opportunity is a market research request from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, for a handheld chemical analyzer solution for the St. Cloud VA Health Care System. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 - OEMs and Vendors: - Thermo Scientific (OEM for Gemini Handheld Chemical Analyzer) - Products/Services Requested: - Gemini Handheld Chemical Analyzer (Thermo Scientific Part #800-0347-01), quantity: 1 - Includes Low Dose ID, S5, English, Grey Boot, batteries, charger, calibration materials, carrying case, sampling accessories, and standard manufacturer warranty - Test Kit (Type H, 100 test sticks and 100 1.0 methanol vials, English, Part #810-02551-01), quantity: 1 - HazMaster G3 Software License Key (Part #810-02351-01), quantity: 1 - On-site training session for 12 attendees (4-hour course per instrument) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand name or equal requirement for the Gemini Handheld Chemical Analyzer - Equipment must meet detailed technical specifications for field chemical identification - Delivery to St. Cloud VA Warehouse - Training to be coordinated post-award for up to 12 users
Description
SOURCES SOUGHT: 36C26326Q0932 - Brand Name OR Equal Gemini Handheld Chemical Analyzer for the St. Cloud VA Health Care System, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56303.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, on behalf of the St. Cloud VA Health Care System is conducting market research to learn of the availability and capability of business sources qualified to provide the items listed below. All business sizes are encouraged to reply at this stage. Your response should include answers to the questions below to help us determine if socioeconomic set-aside procedures, small business set-aside procedures, or unrestricted procedures will be used.
HOW TO RESPOND: All responses must have the VA RFI Number: 36C26326Q0932 in the Subject Line of the emails. All responses must be received no later than 04:30 PM CT, Friday, July 24, 2026 All responses must be emailed to primary point of contact: safa.shleiwet@va.gov. ** Alternate point of contact: Curt.LaRose@va.gov