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Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE

SET-ASIDE

2400 Canal Street

New Orleans LA

CONTACT INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Christopher Rossi christopher.rossi2@va.gov christopher.rossi2@va.gov

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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.

This SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE is for the purpose of Market Research. Response to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes and issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10- Market Research, in order to conduct market research. No proposals or quotes are being requested or accepted with this notice. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a guarantee to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if issued. This announcement is based on the best information available at this time and is subject to future modification. This notice shall NOT be construed as solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Responses to this notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification, Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business. (SDVOSB/VOSB), HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, woman owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS code is 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) and the size standard is 1,250 Employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6550, In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Reagents, Test Kits, and Sets.

Requirement:

The purpose of this requirement is to provide Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Special Stain reagents for Roche Ventana staining platforms located within the Anatomic Pathology Section of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS), 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119. Responses must be received by no later than 16:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Friday, 9 October, 2025. Responses shall be emailed to Christopher.Rossi2@va.gov Capabilities Statements to include UEI number. Facsimile or Telephonic responses will not be accepted.

Note: All interested parties are reminded to be registered, active and verified in the following to be considered for Award (as applicable).

SAM: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. No quotes will be accepted.

Statement of Work Roche IHC and Special Stain Reagents (IDIQ) Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System New Orleans, LA

1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this requirement is to provide Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Special Stain reagents for Roche Ventana staining platforms located within the Anatomic Pathology Section of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS), 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119.

The Government intends to establish a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract in accordance with FAR 16.504. The base period of performance shall be November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027, with four option years.

Reagents shall be ordered on an as-needed basis to support patient care and mission requirements. The Government guarantees a minimum order value of $10,000 for the entire contract, including all option periods.

Invoices will be paid for supplies that are properly delivered and accepted by the Government.

2. SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide all reagents and supplies identified in Appendix A, Possible IHC and Special Stains Reagent List.

Orders shall be placed on an as-needed basis. Shipments shall arrive within five (5) business days of order placement unless otherwise coordinated with the Anatomic Pathology Supervisor.

Only authorized personnel within the SLVHCS Anatomic Pathology Section, including the Anatomic Pathology Supervisor or designated representative, may place orders under this contract.

2.6 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

All reagents shall be prepackaged and ready for use on Roche Ventana BenchMark Ultra IHC and Ventana BenchMark Special Stain instruments.

Items shall be of the highest quality and shall meet all manufacturer and VA specifications. Expiration dates shall be clearly marked and no less than nine months from delivery whenever commercially available.

The Contractor shall provide SDS documentation, recall notifications, technical bulletins, replacement policies, temperature-controlled shipping, and itemized packing slips and invoices through the VA-approved Tungsten electronic invoicing system.

2.7 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Year: 11/01/2026 – 10/31/2027 Option Year 1: 11/01/2027 – 10/31/2028 Option Year 2: 11/01/2028 – 10/31/2029 Option Year 3: 11/01/2029 – 10/31/2030 Option Year 4: 11/01/2030 – 10/31/2031 First delivery shall be available no later than November 5, 2026.

3. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The Anatomic Pathology Supervisor shall verify that all items received are acceptable. Unresolved disputes shall be referred to the COR and ultimately to the Contracting Officer.

4. DELIVERY/STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

Products shall be delivered in original manufacturer packaging and maintained at appropriate temperatures during shipment and storage. Delivery coordination shall occur through the Anatomic Pathology Supervisor.

5. INSTALLATION

Installation is not required.

6. DELIVERABLES

Items identified within Appendix A, Possible IHC and Special Stains Reagent List.

7. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

None.

Appendix A – Possible IHC and Special Stains Reagent List Appendix A shall contain the Roche Ventana reagents, antibodies, special stains, and consumables that are currently used or may reasonably be required by the SLVHCS Anatomic Pathology Section during FY 2027.