# EQ Vanquish Flex UHLPC in support of the Sioux Falls VAHCS Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26326q0337 - Solicitation number: 36C26326Q0337 - Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation) - Status: Awarded to Thermo Electron North America LLC for $154,920.01 - Department: Department of Veterans Affairs - Contracting office: Network Contract Office 23 (36C263) - NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing - Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies - Place of performance: Sioux Falls, South Dakota - County: Minnehaha County (FIPS 46099). https://abierto.us/counties/minnehaha-county-sd-46099 - City: Sioux Falls. https://abierto.us/cities/sioux-falls-sd-4659020 - First posted: February 4, 2026 - Last posted: March 9, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4d6beb6ca877426ab8e98d4a350889c3/view ## Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This is a solicitation conducted using FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested. Solicitation number 36C26326Q0337 is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-26 10/01/2025. This procurement is unrestricted. Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at time of offer to the Government (https://www.sam.gov) Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors. The NAICS code for the solicitation is 334516 with a size standard of 1000 Employees. A list of the contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are listed within the attached solicitation documentation. The VA anticipates one firm fixed price contract award to provide supplies to Sioux Falls VA Health Care System, 2501 W. 22nd St., Sioux Falls, SD 57105 .FAR provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3 apply to this procurement and are detailed within the attached solicitation document. Additional requirements are listed within the attached solicitation document. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition. Technical questions on this solicitation are due via e-mail only to Marie Weathers, Contract Officer, at marie.weathers@va.gov no later than 10:00am Central Standard Time (CST), 02/11/2026 Quotes are due to the Contracting Office by 10:00am CST, 02/18/2026. Quotes are required to be emailed to marie.weathers@va.gov prior to the solicitation closing date and time. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure their quote is received in its entirety by the Contracting Officer before the solicitation closing. Contact Marie Weathers, Contract Officer, at marie.weathers@va.gov for information regarding the solicitation. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Thermo Electron North America LLC (UEI CMBPHDRMCS51) - Contract: 36C26326P0273, purchase order - Obligated: $154,920.01 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 3 offers received - Link: award number 36C26326P0273 equals the contract number; same awarding office 36C263 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_36C26326P0273_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - February 4, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due February 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST. Notice 2086458362b84badb016bb4d320e4d4c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2086458362b84badb016bb4d320e4d4c/view - March 9, 2026: Award notice. Notice 4d6beb6ca877426ab8e98d4a350889c3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4d6beb6ca877426ab8e98d4a350889c3/view ## Points of contact - Marie Weathers, Contract Officer, marie.weathers@va.gov, 605-347-2511 x16673 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26326q0337.