Project Information

Bid Title

6640--BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Specimen Tracking System - MPLS

Issuing Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Minnesota

Published Date

Aug 6, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 12, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

36C26326Q0966

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Notice ID

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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

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NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)

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General Information View Changes

• Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
• Updated Published Date: Aug 06, 2026 10:22 am CDT
• Original Published Date: Jul 30, 2026 12:29 pm CDT
• Updated Date Offers Due: Aug 12, 2026 04:30 pm CDT
• Original Date Offers Due: Aug 12, 2026 04:30 pm CDT
• Inactive Policy: Manual
• Updated Inactive Date: Aug 26, 2026
• Original Inactive Date: Aug 26, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
• NAICS Code:
  • 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  Minneapolis VA Health Care System Minneapolis , MN 55417
  USA

Description View Changes

Attachment 1: Template for Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Effective Date: 01/15/2026 Revision: 03 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. This solicitation is unrestricted. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1000 Employees. The FSC/PSC is 6640. The Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417 is seeking to purchase a Specimen Tracking System. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price 1 Specimen Tracking System *See Statement of Work in the solicitation document* 1 EA The purchase order/contract period of performance is a One Time Purchase (Please specify in your solicitation response how long the system will take for complete installation). Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: Minneapolis VA Health Care System One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417 Country: UNITED STATES The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. The following solicitation provisions and clause apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services See Solicitation document. All quoters shall submit the following: Full solicitation package in accordance with the Instructions to Offerors located in the solicitation document. All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Officer, Traci Johannes, at traci.johannes@va.gov. Award will be based upon a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of RFO FAR 12. Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/. Submission of your response shall be received not later than August 12th, 2026 at 16:30PM CST at traci.johannes@va.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact Traci Johannes, traci.johannes@va.gov

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 316 Robert Street N Suite 506
• Saint Paul , MN 55101
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Traci Johannes
• traci.johannes@va.gov
• Phone Number 320-654-7635

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Aug 06, 2026 10:22 am CDTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
• Jul 30, 2026 12:29 pm CDT Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 66Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

• NAICS 334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Related bids

Jul 30, 2026	[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)] 6640--BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Specimen Tracking System - MPLS
Aug 12, 2026	[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] 6640--BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Specimen Tracking System - MPLS

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