How to bid on Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus Analyzers Service for the VA

What the VA is buying and why it matters

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is looking for service for Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus Analyzers, or an equivalent product. This includes all necessary resources as detailed in the attached statement of work. This is an opportunity for vendors who can provide maintenance and repair services for laboratory equipment, specifically these types of analyzers.

The VA is seeking new OEM products or products from authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers. Gray-market and remanufactured items are not acceptable. This indicates a focus on quality and reliability for critical medical equipment.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This presolicitation was published on August 03, 2026. Interested suppliers must email their capability information by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on August 17, 2026. This is a firm deadline for submitting your response.

The anticipated award date for this contract is August 19, 2026. This is not a request for quotes, and the VA plans to solicit directly from suppliers without issuing a formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) on SAM.gov.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in the maintenance, repair, and rebuild of instruments and laboratory equipment. Specifically, companies with expertise in electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus manufacturing (NAICS 334510) are a good fit.

Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus Analyzers or an equal product. You will need to provide documentation of this authorization.

How to respond to this presolicitation

To respond, you need to email your capability information in PDF format to [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on August 17, 2026. The subject line of your email should be "Response to Presolicitation/Notice of Intent Notice Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus Analyzers Platinum Service OR EQUAL".

Your PDF file should not exceed 10MB, otherwise it may be automatically rejected. You should expect a confirmation email once your response is successfully received. Do not send telephone or fax responses, as they will not be accepted.

Your response must include specific information as outlined in the notice, such as company name, address, point of contact, phone and email, Unique Entity ID (SAM) number, small business type (if applicable), a statement on your small business status under the identified NAICS code (or an alternative NAICS), brand name and model of the product you intend to provide, country of origin, manufacturer's small business status, and whether you are an authorized distributor (including an approval letter if applicable). You also need to state if you have a current federal contract for the product, your estimated delivery time, and general pricing for your product.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and Salient Characteristics to ensure your proposed service and product meet all requirements. Since this is a presolicitation, clearly demonstrating your capability to meet or exceed these specifications is crucial.

Ensure all requested information, including company details, small business status, product specifics, and authorization letters, is thoroughly and accurately provided in your PDF submission. Incomplete responses may not be considered.

Pay close attention to the email submission instructions, including the subject line, file format, and size limit. Confirming receipt of your email is important to ensure your response was successfully delivered to the government.