Automated Nitrogen Gas Solvent Evaporator Systems

Project ID: 36C25726Q0536 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	VISN 17: Heart of Texas Health Care Network
Deadline	05/28/26
Posted	05/07/26
Estimated Value	$30,000 - $70,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	SBA
NAICS	334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC	6632 - Analysis Instruments, Medical Laboratory Use
Location	Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Affairs North Texas Healthcare System Dallas, TX 75216 United States

Description

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO FAR 12.202, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number 36C25726Q0536 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. The NAICS Code for this request for quotes is 334516 (1000 Employees). This is a total Small Business set-aside. The items being requested are included in the solicitation attachment RFQ 36C25726Q0536.pdf. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The evaluation criteria are technical acceptability and price. See attached RFQ document for details. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to this clause. The Veterans Affairs North Texas Healthcare System located at Dallas VA Medical Center; 4500 S. Lancaster Rd. Dallas TX 75216 has a requirement for two (2) Automated Nitrogen Gas Solvent Evaporator Systems to assist with extractions and the expansion of specialty testing in Toxicology Laboratory. The Automated Nitrogen Gas Solvent Evaporator Systems will be used to remove liquid solvents from samples, leaving behind a concentrated or solid residue to purify compounds, concentrating solutions, and preparing samples for further analysis. The equipment should meet or exceed the specifications below for brand name or equivalent to the Biotage TurboVap LV. Technical Questions. Technical questions shall be accepted by the Government in writing via email no later than 10:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (CST), 05/19/2026. Please list Technical Questions 36C25726Q0536, Automated Nitrogen Gas Solvent Evaporator Systems in the subject line of the e-mail and send to Kathryn Prose, Contract Specialist, at kathryn.prose@va.gov. Please include in your questions and the section of the solicitation/page number that your question is referring to. The Government reserves the right not to answer questions without meeting this timeline if doing so would result in an amendment requiring an extension of the solicitation and to extend it would not be in the best interest of the Government. No questions about this solicitation will be answered telephonically. All responses to questions, which may affect offers, will be incorporated into a written amendment to the Request for Quote.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Veterans Affairs North Texas Healthcare System, located at the Dallas VA Medical Center, has a requirement for specialized laboratory equipment to enhance its Toxicology Laboratory's capabilities. The goal of this contract is to procure two Automated Nitrogen Gas Solvent Evaporator Systems that will assist in the extraction processes and expand specialty testing. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, which aims to support small businesses. Work Details The contract requires the delivery of two (2) Automated Nitrogen Gas Solvent Evaporator Systems, which must meet or exceed specifications equivalent to the Biotage TurboVap LV. The systems should have the following capabilities and specifications: - Evaporation of up to 48 samples with a flexible 48-position rack for 10–20 mm tubes and independent control of flow in each row. - Compatibility with tube sizes ranging from 10 mm to 32 mm in outer diameter and lengths from 32 mm to 165 mm. - Vortex Shearing or controlled evaporation for reproducibility. - Sample volume capacity: 1.5 – 60 mL. - Acid-resistant PTFE coated manifolds. - Compact design with touchscreen interface. - Requires compressed air or nitrogen with specified pressure requirements (minimum: 4 bar; maximum: 9 bar). - Heating duration of 40 minutes from 20 °C to 55 °C using water bath heating method preferred. - High-throughput evaporation capability with solvent compatibility including Acetone, Ethanol, Methanol, and others listed in the SOW. Additionally, the contractor must provide an extended warranty covering parts, labor, and repairs by certified technicians along with unlimited technical support. Period of Performance Delivery must occur within ninety (90) business days after receipt of order. Place of Performance Dallas VA Medical Center, Warehouse BLDG 44, 4500 S. Lancaster Rd, Dallas TX 75216.

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