Search Contract Opportunities

Molecular Assay Analyzer(s)

ID: 36C26326Q0846 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  90%
Opportunity Assistant

Hello! Please let me know your questions about this opportunity. I will answer based on the available opportunity documents.

Please sign-in to link federal registration and award history to assistant. Sign in to upload a capability statement or catalogue for your company

Popular Questions:
Generate a draft:

Description

Lab Analyzer(s) for Iowa City VA Health Care System This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation information is being requested. Solicitation number 36C26326Q0846 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This procurement is Full and Open Competition. Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at time of offer to the Government (https://www.sam.gov). Additional requirements are listed within the attached solicitation document. Technical questions on this solicitation are due via e-mail only to Steve Ashby, Contract Officer, at steve.ashby@va.gov no later than 10:00am Central Standard Time (CST), 06/22/2026. Responses are due to the Contracting Office by 10:00am CST, 06/25/2026. Responses are required to be emailed to steve.ashby@va.gov prior to the solicitation closing date and time. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure their quote is received in its entirety by the Contracting Officer before the solicitation closing.
Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to procure a Molecular Assay Analyzer and an Uninterruptable Power Supply for the Iowa City VA Health Care System. This procurement is part of their mission to provide high-quality healthcare services to veterans. The solicitation number 36C26326Q0846 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) under Full and Open Competition, emphasizing the need for advanced laboratory equipment to enhance operational efficiency.

Work Details
This contract involves the delivery of the following items:
1. Molecular Assay Analyzer
- Quantity: 1 EA
- Specifications include:
- Must allow full front loading of samples, reagents, consumables, and bulk solutions on the fly.
- Error-proof reagent labeling with built-in safeguards against mix-ups.
- Capability to monitor reagent usage and maintain supplies for 24 hours of patient testing.
- Accommodate multiple tube and vial sizes simultaneously.
- Must have liquid level sensing, clot, foam, and bubble detection.
- Total footprint must not exceed 100” L x 42” W x 76” H.
- Compatible with standard U.S. electrical outlets (120V/240V).
- Fully interfaceable with laboratory information systems (Vista and Oracle) or middleware solutions (Data Innovations).
2. Uninterruptable Power Source
- Quantity: 1 EA
- Specifications include:
- Must come with the analyzer(s).

Period of Performance
The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at.

Place of Performance
Iowa City VA Health Care System, 601 Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA 52246-2209.

Bidder Requirements
Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management at the time of offer. Additionally, failure to return a signed Buy American Act waiver will result in an unresponsible determination.

Overview

Agency
VISN 23: Midwest Health Care Network (VISN-23) [VA - VHA]
Response Deadline
June 25, 2026, 11:00 a.m. EDT Due in 7 Days
Posted
June 18, 2026, 8:56 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC
6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Place of Performance
Iowa City VA Health Care System Iowa City, IA 52246-2209 USA
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$150,000 - $450,000 (AI estimate)
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the VISN 23: Midwest Health Care Network.
On 6/18/26 VISN 23: Midwest Health Care Network issued Synopsis Solicitation 36C26326Q0846 for Molecular Assay Analyzer(s) due 6/25/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 334516 and PSC 6640.
Primary Contact
Title
Contracting Officer
Name
Steve Ashby   Profile
Email
steve.ashby@va.gov
Phone
319-887-4935 x63-4935

Documents

Posted documents for Synopsis Solicitation 36C26326Q0846

Opportunity Assistant

AI Analysis
AI Generate

Incumbent or Similar Awards

Contracts Similar to Synopsis Solicitation 36C26326Q0846

Potential Bidders and Partners

Awardees that have won contracts similar to Synopsis Solicitation 36C26326Q0846

Similar Active Opportunities

Open contract opportunities similar to Synopsis Solicitation 36C26326Q0846

Experts for Molecular Assay Analyzer(s)

Recommended subject matter experts available for hire

Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00263
Source Organization Code
100183219
Last Updated
June 18, 2026
Last Updated By
Steve.Ashby@va.gov
Archive Date
July 25, 2026