6630 - BRAND NAME OR EQUAL COPAN WALK-AWAY SPECIMEN PROCESSOR (WASP)

AI Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors for the purchase or lease of a brand name or equal COPAN Walk-Away Specimen Processor. This automated system aims to enhance microbiological specimen processing efficiency and accuracy. Interested vendors should prepare for an upcoming solicitation that includes installation, training, and service support.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: 36C26126Q1095
Notice Type: Sources Sought
Posted Date: August 5, 2026
Response Deadline: August 21, 2026
NAICS Code: 334516 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: 6630
Issuing Office: 261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)
Sub-Agency: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Agency: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Primary Contact: Derek L Brown
City: MATHER
State: CA
ZIP Code: 95655
AI Product/Service: product

Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT / PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

Purchase or Lease of a Brand Name or Equal COPAN Walk-Away Specimen Processor (WASP)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 5, Health Service Area (HSA) 52, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, on behalf of VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS), intends to issue a solicitation for the purchase or lease of a brand name or equal COPAN Walk-Away Specimen Processor (WASP) and associated accessories, software, installation, training, and service support. This notice is being posted for acquisition planning and to inform interested vendors of an upcoming requirement.

Microbiology Laboratory has a requirement for a walk-away automated specimen processing system that can standardize and improve microbiological specimen processing. The system is intended to increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency, reduce turnaround times, and reduce repetitive manual handling. The desired system should automate specimen processing functions such as vortexing, inoculating, streaking, and Gram slide preparation, and should support integration with the laboratory information system (LIS).

Key dates

August 5, 2026Posted Date
August 21, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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Frequently asked questions

6630 - BRAND NAME OR EQUAL COPAN WALK-AWAY SPECIMEN PROCESSOR (WASP) is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.