Automated Microbiology Specimen Processor

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking purchase or lease offers for one COPAN Walk-Away Specimen Processor or equal, including accessories, software, installation, training, and service support for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System.

United States of America > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)


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36C26126Q1259
Oct 23, 2026 12:00 AM
Sep 30, 2026 03:34 PM
6 months base + 4 × 1 year options
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derek.brown7@va.gov
+16508491904
10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA, USA
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Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting offers to purchase or lease one automated microbiology specimen processor, brand name or equal to the COPAN Walk-Away Specimen Processor (WASP). The system must automate specimen mixing, inoculation, streaking, labeling, and Gram-slide preparation for routine clinical microbiology specimens, support continuous on-demand processing, provide calibrated streaking, and support laboratory information system connectivity. The requirement includes the processor and associated accessories, software, installation, start-up, training, warranty, and service support. The solicitation provides both a purchase option and a lease option with a base period and four option years. Technical acceptability will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis using the stated salient characteristics and submitted descriptive literature.

Classification Codes
NAICS334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC6630Chemical Analysis Instruments
Smart Codes
automated microbiology equipmentlaboratory specimen processorslaboratory equipment installation
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Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Sep 30, 2026-Published Date
Oct 23, 2026 12:00 AM-Offers Due Date
Nov 6, 2026-Inactive Date
Requirements
No
Documents
TitleDate Posted
36C26126Q1259.pdfSep 30, 2026 12:00 PM
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