Gladstone Flow Cytometry Core. The flow cytometry is a laser-based technique used to detect and analyze the chemical and physical characteristics of cells. Flow cytometry is a laboratory method used to detect, identify, and count specific cells.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to negotiate a sole-source contract for the use of a Gladstone Flow Cytometry Core at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC). The flow cytometry core facility will provide laboratory services to detect and analyze the chemical and physical characteristics of cells. The contract will be for a period of one year, from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027. The estimated amount of the contract is $26,589.24. The key requirements of the contract include: • The flow cytometry core facility must be within a reasonable distance from the SFVAMC to ensure samples can be processed within one-day notice. • The facility must be able to process patient samples within a one-day notice and provide rapid analysis of single cells. • The facility must have the capability to perform single cell genomics assays on freshly isolated live cells obtained from patient skin samples.