36C26026Q0844.docx

This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 20, specifically the Walla Walla VA Medical Center. The solicitation number is 36C26026Q0844, with a response deadline of July 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The contracting office is located in Vancouver, Washington (zip code 98661), with the point of contact being Contracting Specialist Hector Gonzalez. The notice will be archived 15 days after the response date.

The VA seeks to procure a Molecular PCR Analyzer capable of detecting pathogens related to women's health and sexual health. The analyzer must support qualitative PCR testing on self-collected specimens including endocervical, vaginal, pharyngeal, rectal, and urine samples, with all specimen collection kits requiring FDA approval for patient self-collection in clinical settings. The system must efficiently multiplex testing to detect and differentiate multiple DNA targets while minimizing the number of required test panels. The Product Service Code is 6515 (Medical Instruments and Supplies), and the NAICS Code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). This is a pre-solicitation notice to gather market information before formal solicitation.