SAM #36C24426Q0852

Procurement of Thermo Fisher iBright CL750 Imaging System and Training for VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

This opportunity is for the procurement of a Thermo Fisher iBright CL750 Imaging System and associated digital training for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, supporting trauma and sepsis research under the VA Merit Award. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - OEM Highlight: - Thermo Fisher is the sole OEM specified; only authorized Thermo Fisher distributors are eligible - Products Requested: - iBright CL750 Imaging System (Part Number: A44116) - Quantity: 1 - Purpose: In-laboratory imaging and analysis of Western blots and nucleic acid gels - iBright 750 Digital Training (Part Number: TRN00305) - Quantity: 1 - Description: Digital SmartStart Orientation training for the imaging system - Unique Requirements: - Brand name only (Thermo Fisher) - Delivery and training must be completed within 30 days after receipt of order, and no later than the specified deadline - Supports VA Merit Award-funded research on trauma and sepsis - Competition is open under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Subpart 12 of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), and the solicitation number is 36C24426Q0852.

This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 effective 13 March 2026, and the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR). The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at FAR | Acquisition.GOV.

This Solicitation is being competed on a full and open competitive basis. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6632 (Analysis Instruments, Medical Laboratory Use).

The Pittsburgh, PA Contracting Office is seeking procurement of Thermo Fisher iBright CL750 Imaging System to support the research activities approved under the VA Merit Award. Acquisition of the iBright CL750 Imaging System will provide the necessary imaging and analysis capability directly within the laboratory and facilitate timely completion of the approved research studies. The Statement of Work (SOW) is provided.

Complete instructions for submitting a response to this solicitation and applicable provisions and clauses are found in 36C24426Q0852. All offerors are advised to pay careful attention to the quote submission instructions as there are very specific instructions as what is required to be provided.

The period of performance is 60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) estimated from 09/01/2026 through 10/31/2026. Should issuance of the purchase order occur on a different date, the performance period will be adjusted accordingly.

Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on Standard Form 1449.

NOTE: To receive an award resulting from this solicitation, offerors MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Registration may be done online at: www.sam.gov.

BRAND NAME: This is a brand name only requirement supported with a single source justification. Only authorized distributors of the brand name provider will be eligible for award. Brand Name: Thermo Fisher

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