How to bid on Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus AQURE Software for the VA

What the VA is buying and why it matters

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is looking to acquire Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus AQURE Platinum Software, or an equivalent product. This includes all necessary resources to meet the attached requirements. This is an opportunity for vendors to supply specialized laboratory equipment software to support VA operations.

This is a presolicitation notice, meaning the VA intends to solicit directly from suppliers. They will not issue a formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) on SAM.gov. The anticipated award date for this contract is August 19, 2026.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This notice was published on August 03, 2026. Interested suppliers must email their capability information by August 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions will not be considered. The VA expects to make an award on August 19, 2026.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for companies that are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers of the specified software or an equivalent product. The VA will not accept gray-market or remanufactured items; only new equipment is sought. The proposed contract action is unrestricted, meaning businesses of all sizes can respond.

The relevant NAICS code is 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, and the PSC code is J066 Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment Instruments & Laboratory Equipment.

How to respond to this presolicitation

To respond, you must email your capability information to [email protected] by the deadline. The subject line of your email must be "Response to Presolicitation/Notice of Intent Notice Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus AQURE Platinum Software OR EQUAL". Your files should be in PDF format and no larger than 10MB; larger files will be automatically rejected. The VA will send a confirmation email if your response is successfully received. Telephone and fax responses will not be accepted.

Your response must include specific information: company name, address, point of contact, phone and email, Unique Entity ID (SAM) number, type of small business (if applicable), a statement on your small business status under the NAICS code (or a different NAICS if applicable), brand name and model of the product you intend to provide, country of origin and manufacturer's small business status, a statement on whether you are an authorized distributor (including an approval letter if applicable and answers to specific questions about your firm's operations), details of any current federal contracts (GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, etc.) for this product, estimated delivery time after receipt of order, and general pricing for your product.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review the attached requirements and the Statement of Work (SOW) to ensure your proposed product or equivalent fully meets all specifications. Since this is a presolicitation, clearly demonstrating your capability and compliance with all requirements is crucial.

Ensure all requested information, including your Unique Entity ID (SAM) number and details about your authorization as a distributor, is accurate and complete. Pay close attention to the file size and format requirements for your email submission to avoid rejection. Double-check that your email subject line matches the exact text specified by the VA.