Open tender · United States · Public tender
6550 Microbiology Testing Media for MRSA and VRE, purchase order for Microbiology Media
260-Network Contract Office 20 (36C260) · WA 98108
260-Network Contract Office 20 (36C260) in the United States is inviting bids for “6550 Microbiology Testing Media for MRSA and VRE, purchase order for Microbiology Media”. Bids close on 23 October 2026, 17:00 PDT. Reference: 36C26027Q0069. Who can bid: The contract is set aside for small businesses only; Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management.
The tender in brief
Five-year supply of MRSA and VRE microbiology testing media for a Seattle VA hospital laboratory
A Veterans Affairs hospital laboratory in Seattle, Washington, is buying microbiology testing media used to select and identify Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE). Products include MRSA Select II, 20 per pack, and VRE Select Kit, 20 tests, or equivalent, ordered monthly. The purchase order runs a base year plus four option years, from 11/01/2026 to 10/31/2031.
Who can win it
- The contract is set aside for small businesses only
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management
Key facts
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Agency
- VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF › 260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)
- Industry (NAICS)
- 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
- Product or service (PSC)
- 6550 IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS
- Procedure
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contract period
- Base year 11/01/2026 to 10/31/2027, plus four option years to 10/31/2031
- Published
- 13 Oct 2026
- Reference
- 36C26027Q0069
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 23 October 2026, 17:00 PDT.
Who is the buyer?
260-Network Contract Office 20 (36C260), United States.
What is the reference number?
36C26027Q0069.
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Last updated from the source: 22 Oct 2026
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