The Puget Sound VAMC’s Microbiology Lab requires a Brand Name or Equal Bruker Scientific MALDI Biotyper sirius CA System, with a firm-fixed price purchase order anticipated. Offers must include a completed 1449, a price/cost schedule, and literature demonstrating that any equal item meets all listed salient characteristics. Performance of services will be at the Puget Sound VAMC location. No specific budget amount or non-bid timelines are mentioned in the description. This opportunity is for a single solicitation, with no separate solicitation to follow.