Description
The VA’s Network Contracting Office 4 is issuing a sole‑source, three‑month bridge contract to Beckman Coulter for chemistry, hematology and immunochemistry testing services at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center while new instrumentation is being installed. The contractor must supply, install, calibrate, maintain, and service analyzers, provide a continuously stocked inventory of reagents and consumables, and deliver emergency supplies within 24 hours. All equipment must meet CLIA/CLSI performance standards, integrate with the VA’s laboratory information system, and comply with hazardous‑waste regulations. The contract includes training for VA staff, 24/7 technical support, and a 90‑day implementation window after award.
• Scope: provision of clinical laboratory analyzers, reagents, consumables, maintenance, calibration, validation, training, and waste‑management support.
• Duration: 3 months bridge (implementation to be completed within 90 days of award).
• Delivery: equipment and support must be on‑site at Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA.
• Performance: 24/7 technical hotline, 2‑hour on‑site repair response, 90 % monthly equipment uptime, compliance with FDA, CLIA, CLSI, and EPA regulations.
• Submission: one‑page capability statement due 08/28/2026 4:00 PM EST via email to Christa Stine.