6630 - Brand Name or Equal COPAN Walk-Away Specimen Processor (WASP)

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a brand‑name or equal COPAN Walk‑Away Specimen Processor (WASP) with accessories, software, installation, training, and ongoing service support for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. The requirement includes one automated microbiology specimen processor (or an equal) that performs pre‑analytical tasks such as mixing, inoculation, streaking, labeling, and Gram‑slide preparation, and must integrate with the laboratory information system. The contract may be awarded as a purchase or a lease, with a base period of performance of up to five years including multiple optional extensions. Offerors must submit a complete SF‑1449 package with technical and price volumes by the deadline. • Quantity: 1 unit (purchase) or 1 unit (lease) • Delivery window: 12 Jan 2026 – 06 Jan 2027 (purchase) and 01 Jan 2027 (lease) • Set‑aside: Women‑Owned Small Business (WOSB) eligible, also HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB classifications • Mandatory certifications: security, DEI, subcontracting limits, and trade‑agreement certifications