The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center (WBVAMC) will be pursuing a firm fixed price Cost per Patient Result Reportable (CPRR) BPA in accordance with the Statement of Work for a base year and 6, one (1) year options in the near future for automated hematology/chemistry testing instrumentation, slide maker stainers, digital imaging systems, consumables, installation, training, preventative maintenance, parts, service, connectivity and remote troubleshooting. Potential sources must demonstrate experience and knowledge of required equipment, services and capability of performing said service for each medical center laboratory.

Contractors shall discuss the technical requirements and assess space available for each lab and inform of Contractor’s instrumentation and technical capabilities/functionality to meet those requirements. This is an opportunity for each contractor to discuss equipment operation, technical features/capabilities, performance characteristics, maintenance requirements, data management functionality and connectivity with each laboratory specific to their requirements. Contractors shall also discuss site specifications including utilities, space requirements, and weight for each instrument model, slide maker stainers, automation line component, etc. Literature detailing the site specifications shall be provided in written or electronic format for the laboratory to retain for future reference.

Industry Day will be held Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm EST. Contractors will be provided a scheduled appointment time. Visits may include webinars, presentations and/or videos and should last no longer than 30 minutes. These sessions should include the appropriate stakeholders for each laboratory.