6640--BACT/Alert Automated Blood Culture Detection System
| Location: | Puerto Rico |
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| Posted: | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Due: | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Agency: | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | 36C24826Q0877 |
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36C24826Q0877
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248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
- Original Published Date: Jul 01, 2026 11:51 am AST
- Original Response Date: Jul 02, 2026 09:00 am AST
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Aug 01, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
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NAICS Code:
- 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) San Juan , PR 00921-3201USA
The Government is in need to acquire two (2) BACT/ALERT VIRTUO automated blood culture detection systems, for use in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at the Veterans Affairs Caribbean Healthcare System main facility in San Juan, PR. The systems will be used for continuous monitoring and detection of microbial growth in blood and sterile body fluid cultures, and shall include all associated software, hardware, middleware connectivity, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), and printer.
The requirements consist of the following:
Two (2) BACT/ALERT VIRTUO blood culture detection systems
One MAESTRIA (Middleware for Streamlined Laboratory Operations)
MAESTRIA Computer, Monitor, Keyboard, Printer and UPS
Installation, Training and Validation at the VACHS Laboratory
Initial reagents (culture bottles) for validation
Full-Service support for the first year starting when the equipment goes live. These services shall include any parts replacement, repair services, and preventive maintenance services
Full-Service support shall be provided as needed, twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week
Preventive Maintenance services shall be performed Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
The Contractor shall provide, install, and maintain, as indicated, any and all ancillary support equipment, consumables/supplies, parts and accessories necessary to fully operate the blood culture analyzer(s) as cabinetry to support/house the analyzer (if necessary), universal interface equipment, UPS capable of supporting the full scope of equipment operation with a built-in line conditioner, for each proposed analyzer
Delivery date for these items is estimated to be 09/15/2026. This is a pre-solicitation notice. No quotes are being requested at this moment.
The requirements consist of the following:
Two (2) BACT/ALERT VIRTUO blood culture detection systems
One MAESTRIA (Middleware for Streamlined Laboratory Operations)
MAESTRIA Computer, Monitor, Keyboard, Printer and UPS
Installation, Training and Validation at the VACHS Laboratory
Initial reagents (culture bottles) for validation
Full-Service support for the first year starting when the equipment goes live. These services shall include any parts replacement, repair services, and preventive maintenance services
Full-Service support shall be provided as needed, twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week
Preventive Maintenance services shall be performed Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
The Contractor shall provide, install, and maintain, as indicated, any and all ancillary support equipment, consumables/supplies, parts and accessories necessary to fully operate the blood culture analyzer(s) as cabinetry to support/house the analyzer (if necessary), universal interface equipment, UPS capable of supporting the full scope of equipment operation with a built-in line conditioner, for each proposed analyzer
Delivery date for these items is estimated to be 09/15/2026. This is a pre-solicitation notice. No quotes are being requested at this moment.
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Contracting Office Address
- 8875 HIDDEN RIVER PARKWAY
- TAMPA , FL 33637
- USA
Primary Point of Contact
- Wilfredo Perez
- wilfredo.perez3@va.gov
- Phone Number 939-759-6783
Secondary Point of Contact
- Jul 01, 2026 11:51 am ASTPresolicitation (Original)
Related Document
| Jul 9, 2026 | [Special Notice (Original)] 6640--FY26: BACT/Alert Automated Blood Culture Detection System |
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