6550--VISN 4 Coagulation Testing

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 4 is issuing a pre‑solicitation notice for the procurement of automated primary coagulation testing systems to be installed at VA medical facilities within VISN 4 (Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia). This is an unrestricted competition and will be posted on SAM.gov around October 15 2026. Vendors must be registered in SAM and meet the NAICS 334516 small‑business size standard (≤ 1,000 employees). No budget or award date is disclosed at this stage. • Procure laboratory coagulation analyzers for VA hospitals/clinics in VISN 4. • Unrestricted competition; open to all qualified vendors meeting NAICS 334516 criteria. • Full solicitation expected October 15 2026; response deadline October 29 2026 15:00 ET. • All questions must be submitted in writing to the contracting officer; no telephone inquiries accepted.