Description
The VA is seeking a small‑business vendor to supply a full suite of FDA‑approved Abbott Architect i1000 reagents, calibrators, controls, buffers, and related consumables for its Southern Arizona VA Health Care System laboratory. The procurement is a firm‑fixed‑price RFQ with a one‑year performance period (12 Dec 2026 – 11 Dec 2027). All items must be compatible with the existing Architect i1000 analyzer and must be new, OEM‑authorized products. The contract is set‑aside for SBA‑eligible small businesses only.
• 31 distinct line‑items covering reagents, calibrators, control kits, buffers, tubes, filters, straws, and other consumables, each with specified test‑volume quantities.
• Required delivery to the VA pathology lab at 3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85723; FOB destination, electronic invoicing, Net 30 payment terms.
• Vendor must provide OEM authorization letter, certify compliance with Buy‑American, gray‑market, and security clauses, and submit a completed SF 1449 by 13 Nov 2026, 1 PM PT.