Bid guide
How to bid on laboratory supplies for the Defense Logistics Agency
What DLA is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency, working with the United States Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe, is conducting market research for a follow-on contract for clinical laboratory reagents, test cartridges, calibrators, controls, and related consumables.
The supplies must work with specific government-owned laboratory analyzers and equipment, including platforms such as Abbott i-STAT and Siemens DCA 2000. They would support military medical facilities and operational forces in Europe and possibly Central Command. The projected ordering period begins January 15, 2028.
Key date and deadline
The RFI was published October 1, 2026. The response deadline is October 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
This is a request for information for market research, not a contract award notice. Submit any response by the stated deadline and follow the instructions in the opportunity documents.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit suppliers of clinical laboratory reagents, test kits, calibrators, controls, and consumables, particularly firms whose products are compatible with government-owned laboratory analyzers.
It may also be relevant to vendors experienced in supplying medical laboratory products to military treatment facilities or supporting logistics across the EUCOM region.
How to access the opportunity
Use “View original source” on the opportunity page to open the solicitation portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click again to reach the bid.
A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids can be viewed without one. Check the available documents for the response instructions.
Prepare a useful RFI response
Identify which products you can supply and clearly state which government-owned analyzer platforms they work with. Keep product descriptions specific enough for the agency to assess their relevance to the market research.
Review the opportunity documents carefully, answer the requested questions in their stated format, and leave time to submit before the deadline. Since this is market research, make your response clear about your capabilities and the products you can support.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Defense Logistics Agency; the original posting controls.