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This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for in-vitro diagnostic substances, reagents, and test kits, targeting cytology and histology laboratory supplies. The VA's Network/Program Contracting Office 01, supporting VISN 1 VA Health Care System's Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, is conducting market research for a potential 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under NAICS code 325413 and Product Service Code 6550.

The solicitation seeks vendors capable of supplying specific laboratory items including Cytolyt bottles, Preservcyt solutions, Thinprep PAP test kits, various filters, microscope slides, GYN kits, and cytology tubes. Interested parties must submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the attached Statement of Work via email to Contract Officer Cynthia Thompson by June 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. This SSN is strictly for market research purposes and does not guarantee a future solicitation or contract award, with respondents advised that their submissions will not influence potential future requests for quotes.

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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT*
In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits (VA-25-00074808) In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
03104
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C24125Q0503
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
06-04-2025 4PM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
ARCHIVE
30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
6550
NAICS CODE*
325413
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC Manchester

718 Smyth Road Manchester NH 03104

POINT OF CONTACT*

Cynthia Thompson Contract Officer cynthia.thompson2@va.gov

(603) 624-4366

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS
Please see Attached

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL
https://www.va.gov/
URL DESCRIPTION
Agency website
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
cynthia.thompson2@v.agov
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
Contract Officer

DESCRIPTION

This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Notice (SSN). This is not a request for quote (RFQ). The VA is contemplating a 5 Year BPA. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not pay for any cost incurred in responding to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this SSN shall be voluntary.

This SSN is for market research purposes only. The information submitted in response to the SSN will not be utilized to determine vendor standing in any future/potential RFQ, nor will it be utilized to determine if a vendor is qualified to submit an RFQ for any future/potential requirement. The SSN and the information received shall not be used to determine how well respondents can perform a requirement, which can only be evaluated in response to a solicitation.

Vendors will not receive formal notification or feedback on any information submitted in this SSN. All future/proposed submissions/solicitations requirements solicited on a Government Point of Entry (GPE) will be evaluated independent of any information submitted in response to this SSN. No vendor will be provided information on solicitations issued on a GPE based on this SSN. Potential sources shall provide shipping and delivery as well as required lead time from receipt of order to shipping. Their Capability Statement must be clear, concise, and complete.

Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office 01, in support of VISN 1 VA Health Care System Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service are in need of Cytology and histology in-vitro diagnostic substances manufacturing/ Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets.

Essential Physical Characteristics:

236004
Cytolyt, 32 OZ bottle 4 pack
234004
Preservcyt 32 oz 4 pack
234005
Preservcyte 50 vial pack
70205-001
Filter, Thin prep NON GYN 100 pk
71305-001
Celient filter-cassette kit QTY 50
70096-003
Thinprep PAP test with Cytobrush/spatula
236080
Cyto tubes, 80 pack
70137-001
Lab Supplies (GYN Lab Kit)
70372-001
Thinprep microscope slides, non-gyn 100 pack
70136-001
GYN kits w/ brooms 500/case physician kit
70136-002
Thin-prep PAP & Brushes 500/case physician kit
236050
Cytolyt 50 ml cups, 50 cups/box
70124-001
GYN Brush and Spatula
70096-001
Thinprep test kit

The intent is to find a qualified business relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 325413: Cytology and histology in-vitro diagnostic substances manufacturing, and Product Service Code (PSC) 6550: Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Interested parties will be required to provide capability statement to show you can meet the attached Statement of Work.

Potential sources are to respond by email only to Contract Officer: Cynthia Thompson at Cynthia.thompson2 @va.gov no later June 4, 2025, 4:00PM EST.

Company Name:

Address:

Contract Name:

Phone No:

UEI:

CAGE:

Business Size Information Socio-Economic:

FSS/GSA Holder and Number:

See attached document: SOW Histology and Cytology Reagents and Supplies 5.21.25.

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