5 days left · Sources Sought · Iowa City

6640--Brand Name or Equal - Chromatography Detectors - IC

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF — NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)

NAICS 334516 chromatographylaboratory instrumentsanalytical equipmentwaters instrumentsclinical diagnostics

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VA is conducting market research to source Waters brand ACQ I-Class PLUS chromatography detectors with installation, support coverage, and disposal services for a clinical lab in Iowa City.

Procuring 2 Waters ACQ I-Class PLUS (CM-A) chromatography detectors with SM-FTN-I accessories, clinical installation certification, FlexChoice support coverage with 24-month service and 48-hour response time, and Waters LC system disposal.

What you'll need

Must be an Authorized Distributor for Waters OR an Authorized Distributor for an equal/equivalent manufacturer product
Authorized Distributor Letter from manufacturer required (if not the manufacturer)
Must provide documentation of capability and non-binding statement of interest
Provide GSA contract or Federal Supply Schedule listing this product/service
Identify product name, manufacturer, and country of origin
If small business (SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WOSB), clarify Nonmanufacturer Rule status

Ideal bidder: Authorized distributors or manufacturers of Waters chromatography equipment (or certified equals) who can supply clinical-grade analytical laboratory instruments with installation and support services, any business size.

Est. value: Not stated

Eligibility: Full & open. However, the VA is interested in learning the size classification of respondents (SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned small business, or large) for future acquisition decisions.

Solicitation #	36C26326Q0796
Notice type	Sources Sought
NAICS	334516
Set-aside	Full & open
Place of performance	Iowa City
Response deadline	2026-06-10 17:00
Posted	2026-06-03

View & bid on SAM.gov → Contact: dennis.salmonsen@va.gov

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