Q301--501/ALB - OC DIANA ANALYZER SET_ BASE YR: 10/1/26 - 9/30/27

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Albuquerque Healthcare System is conducting a Sources‑Sought RFI to identify qualified vendors capable of leasing an OC‑Auto Sensor Diana Analyzer and associated consumables for the CSP‑577 clinical research trial on fecal occult blood detection. The solicitation seeks information on vendor size status (small, HUBZone, 8(a), VOSB, SDVOSB, etc.) and the ability to provide the brand‑name equipment (manufactured by Polymedco LLC) or an equal domestic alternative, including annual service, reagents, buffers, wash solutions, calibration kits, controls, instrument cups, sample bottles, collection paper, and bulk mailers. Responses will inform a future formal solicitation that may be set‑aside for veteran‑owned small businesses. • Lease of OC‑Auto Sensor Diana Analyzer (1‑year warranty & service) • Required consumables: latex reagent kits, buffers, wash solutions, calibration kits, positive/negative controls, instrument cups, sample bottles, collection paper, bulk mailers • Performance location: VA Albuquerque Healthcare System, Albuquerque, NM • Target period: Base year 10/1/2026 – 9/30/2027 (approximately 1 year) • Vendor size classification data required for potential set‑aside eligibility • Responses due 21 Sep 2026 (questions and submission)