How to bid on microbiology media for the VA in Seattle

What the VA is seeking

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking microbiology testing media and related supplies for the Seattle Division Microbiology Department. The items support identification of pathogenic organisms in veteran patients.

The requested products include long-shelf-life reagents, perishable selective agar, biochemical test kits, and ATCC organisms. Orders are for weekly delivery or as needed.

Key date and deadline

The RFI was published October 27, 2026. The deadline is November 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

This is an RFI, not a stated award deadline. Submit your response by the listed deadline and follow the instructions in the original opportunity.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit vendors that supply clinical microbiology media, reagents, selective agar, biochemical test kits, or ATCC organisms. Firms should be prepared to support weekly or as-needed deliveries.

How to access the opportunity

Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid.

You may need a free account to view documents, though an account is not required for many bids. Check the original opportunity for its response instructions.

Prepare a clear, useful response

Match the products you offer to the items described in the request. Clearly identify product details and shelf-life information where relevant, and distinguish long-shelf-life reagents from perishable supplies.

Explain how your business can handle weekly or as-needed deliveries. Review your response for completeness and submit it before the deadline, allowing time to resolve any portal access issues.