Long Read RNA Sequencing Services
This Solicitation is for Long Read RNA Sequencing Services, issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse. The requirement is for the contractor to perform high-fidelity sequencing on 36 PacBio Kinex libraries using the PacBio Revio platform, to enable the examination of alternative splicing and transcript missplicing in participants with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical capability and past performance over price. Proposals are due by June 4, 2024, and must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer.
This is a full and open commercial item acquisition conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13, with no set-aside restrictions. The anticipated award is a firm fixed-price purchase order with a 6-month period of performance. The NAICS code is 621511 with a $41.5 million small business size standard. Offerors must complete FAR 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 representations regarding telecommunications and video surveillance equipment and services, and submit a price proposal that includes labor categories, hours, rates, other direct costs, and the total amount.
75N95024Q00284 Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse
5/28/24, 8:18 AM snRNAseq Analysis of Senolytics in the Aging Kidney and Lung
The Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse is seeking quotations for single-nuclei RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) analysis services. The services required include nuclei isolation, RNA extraction, single-nuclei RNA library preparation using the 10X Genomics platform, and Illumina NovaSeq sequencing for 36 mouse tissue samples (18 lung, 18 kidney). The government anticipates awarding a firm fixed-price purchase order for a 9-month period of performance. Responses will be evaluated based on technical capability, price, and past performance, with technical and past performance being significantly more important than price. Proposals are due by 9:00 a.m. EDT on July 19, 2024 and must be submitted electronically.
This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 621511 with a $41.5 million size standard. The work will be performed at the NIH Biomedical Research Center in Baltimore, MD, as well as the contractor's site. There are no known incumbent contractors for this specific requirement. The government has not provided an estimated award value or budget range, but the simplified acquisition procedures and commercial item acquisition approach suggest a contract value under the simplified acquisition threshold.
75N95024Q00336 Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse
7/5/24, 12:54 PM Q301--Reference Lab Services for Saginaw VAMC
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking a contractor to provide reference laboratory testing services for the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. The VA intends to award a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for comprehensive laboratory services, including specimen preparation, transportation, analytical testing, results reporting, and consultative services. Key contract requirements include maintaining CLIA certification, CAP or Joint Commission accreditation, and employing an American Board certified Laboratory Director. Contractors must provide daily courier pickup, 24/7 customer service, and a secure web-based portal compatible with VA electronic health record systems. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are due by February 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT, with submissions to be sent via email to Morgan.Stein@va.gov.
The contract opportunity is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 621511 with a size standard of $41.5 million. The associated line item spreadsheet details 393 different laboratory tests, with estimated annual quantities ranging from 1 to 650 units per test, covering specialties such as endocrinology, immunology, microbiology, toxicology, and genetic testing. Contractors must demonstrate ability to process test results within 24 hours, with critical values reported within 2 hours, and provide monthly utilization reports. While no specific award value is mentioned, the comprehensive test list and five-year contract duration suggest a potentially significant procurement. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and, for SDVOSB/VOSB participants, must also be certified in the VetCert database.
36C25025Q0295 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10
2/11/25, 5:05 PM Q301--Reference Lab Services for Detroit VAMC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive reference laboratory testing services through a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The current sources sought notice is conducting market research to identify potential vendors capable of performing 392 different laboratory tests with specific technical requirements. Contractors must demonstrate extensive laboratory experience, including at least three years of laboratory services and one year of biomedical materials transportation, and possess critical accreditations such as College of American Pathologists (CAP) certification, CLIA compliance, and Joint Commission accreditation. The evaluation will focus on vendors' ability to meet technical specifications, including on-site processing capabilities, secure web-based data management, and compatibility with VA electronic health record systems. Responses to this sources sought notice are due by February 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT, with submissions to be emailed to Morgan.Stein@va.gov.
The procurement is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 621511, with a size standard of $41.5 million. While no incumbent contractor is mentioned, the contract will require daily courier pickup services, 24/7 customer support, and the ability to interface with both current and future VA electronic health record systems, including the upcoming Cerner implementation. The estimated annual testing volume ranges from 3 to 1,422 units per test type, covering a comprehensive array of laboratory services for the period of April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and, for SDVOSB/VOSB participants, must also be certified in the VetCert database. The contract will require monthly reporting on test volumes and costs, and maintain a 10% retrospective quality management peer review program for pathology cases.
36C25025Q0259 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10
2/11/25, 3:11 PM Q301--FY24: VISN7-Reference Lab -Base + 4 Option Yrs.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 (VISN7), is seeking to establish a 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for medical laboratory testing, analysis, and diagnostic evaluation services. The primary objective is to standardize and consolidate referral laboratory services for medical centers in the VISN7 catchment area, which includes Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. The contract aims to provide access to specialized and esoteric tests that are currently unavailable to VA Medical Centers due to high equipment or reagent costs. The solicitation seeks a single primary contractor to ensure continuous availability of laboratory services, with proposals due by March 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT. Evaluation criteria will likely include pricing, technical capabilities, and the ability to provide a comprehensive range of over 650 different medical laboratory tests.
The contract is an unrestricted solicitation with a price evaluation preference for HUBZone small businesses. The period of performance is from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2030, with a maximum contract value of $80 million and a minimum guaranteed amount of $2,000. The place of performance is located in Tuskegee, Alabama, and will cover medical centers across the VISN7 region. Contractors must be prepared to provide on-site specimen processors at each facility, maintain College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation, and offer electronic test ordering and results reporting. The contract will include monthly utilization reports and requires specific turnaround times for both routine and STAT testing. Pricing will be established annually through task orders, with the first pricing period covering September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026.
36C24724R0031 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7
2/12/25, 10:49 AM