Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL)
Schedule 65 VII In Vitro Diagnostics, Reagents, Test Kits, & Test Sets
The Schedule
Federal Supply Schedule Invitro Diagnostic, Reagent, Test Kit, and Test Set contracts are awarded for items such as blood bank, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, histology/cytology, microbiology, phlebotomy, serology/immunology, glucose monitoring, and urinalysis tests.
Federal Supply Codes (FSC) — The FSC Class(es)/Product Code(s) for the 65 VII Schedule include:
- 6550 — In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits, and Sets
Special Item Numbers — Access a comprehensive listing of the special item numbers 
under the 65 VII schedule.
Maximum Order Threshold — The Contractor is not obligated to honor any order for a combination of items in excess of:
| Special Item Number (SIN) | Maximum Order Threshold |
|---|---|
| All SINs | $25,000 |
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes and Business Size Determination – The following NAICS codes and size standards apply under the 65V II Solicitation:
| NAICS Code |
Description | Small Business Size Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 325413 | In Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing | 1,250 Employees |
| In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(a), the small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees. | ||
The Solicitation
The 65 VII In Vitro Diagnostics, Reagents, Test Kits, & Test Sets Schedule solicitation (M5-Q52A-04-R6) is available for download. Please note, SAM.gov remains the official source for government contract opportunities; however, due to some technical issues, we are temporarily posting our solicitation files on each VA FSS Schedule web page. Please note this link will only be active while the SAM issues persist.
It is recommended that you retain a copy of the solicitation and your proposal for your records. Offerors and contractors are held accountable and responsible for complying with all of the provisions and clauses located in the solicitation document.
The Solicitation Package — The list below outlines the documents that comprise the current 65 VII Solicitation package (M5-Q52A-04-R6), including the specific elements which make up a complete solicitation proposal package. It is essential that all required elements are accurate, current, and complete — incomplete or incorrect submissions may be returned without further consideration and could greatly lengthen the processing time of your proposal. Please consult our Electronic Acceptance of FSS Offers/Proposals web page for proper submission protocol.
- Doc 01 - Solicitation Document
- Doc 02 - Vendor Response Document (Return with offer)
- Doc 03 - Pricelist Proposal Preparation (Excel Spreadsheet) (Return with offer)
- Doc 04 - Overseas Delivery Response Document (Optional)
- Amendment 0001 – Issued 9/10/2018 (Return with offer)
- Amendment 0002 – Issued 3/27/2020 (Return with offer)
- Amendment 0003 – Issued 12/30/2020 (Return with offer)
- Amendment 0004 – Issued 12/12/2023 (Return with offer)
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