SpectraMax iD3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR Part 13.5 for Certain Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a quote is being requested, and a written SF1449 solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAR Deviations JUL 2025 (eff. 07/11/2025), VAAR DEVIATION APR 2025 (eff. 04/01/2025), VAAM Alert 24-10 (eff. 04/09/2024), and Acquisition Policy Flash 25-12 eff. 07/11/2025).

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The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC), 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas 77030 is seeking to purchase Brand Name or Equal SpectraMax iD3 Multi-Mode Microplate Detection Platform. This solicitation is a SDVOSB set-aside and is open to all valid SDVOSB concerns. The government expects this announcement to result in a Firm-Fixed Price Single-Award contract. See attached RFQ