Description
The VA Durham Medical Center is conducting market research (Sources Sought) to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying consumable items for the GloCyte and OsmoPro Max laboratory systems. Vendors must indicate whether they are manufacturers or distributors, provide small‑business or veteran‑owned status, and submit proof of authorized distribution. Required items include cartridge kits, reagents, pipette tips, maintenance and calibration kits, inserts, and enzymatic cleaner kits, with annual quantities ranging from 8 to 24 units per item. Responses are due by 10:00 AM EST on 22 Sep 2026. The eventual contract is expected to be a base‑year plus four option years.
• Target products: GloCyte consumables (cartridge kits, RBC/TNC reagents, controls, pipette tips, maintenance/calibration kits, inserts, cleaner kit).
• Annual quantities: 8‑24 kits/sets per item.
• Vendor qualifications: small‑business manufacturer or distributor, SDVOSB/VOSB certification optional, joint‑venture disclosure.
• Required documentation: capability statement, authorized distributor letter, product brochure.
• Location of performance: VA Medical Center – Durham, NC.
• Anticipated contract length: 5 years (base + 4 options).
Attached files
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