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This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) on behalf of VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). The solicitation seeks a firm fixed-price sole-source contract with Novogene Corporation Inc. for single-cell 3' RNA sequencing (scRNAseq) services on fresh human cell samples. The estimated contract value is $18,171.00 with a period of performance of one year from the date of award.
The scope of work includes local same-day pickup and immediate processing of fresh human samples, sample quality control, 10x Genomics library preparation, sequencing on the Ultima UG100 platform targeting 400 million raw reads per sample, and a complete bioinformatics pipeline encompassing demultiplexing, alignment, cell calling, clustering, HVG identification, marker gene detection, and enrichment analysis. All work will be performed at the contractor's Sacramento, California laboratory, with secure data return via SFTP. This research supports transcriptional-level disease biology studies requiring advanced single-cell resolution. While not a competitive solicitation, interested parties may submit capability statements to Rachael.Becker@va.gov by August 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time demonstrating ability to meet all mandatory technical requirements, including same-day fresh sample processing, Ultima UG100 platform access, complete 10x single-cell workflow capability, full bioinformatics workflow, required turnaround times, and relevant authorizations. The contracting office zip code is 95652 and responses will be archived 60 days after the response date.
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Special Notice Special Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| Intent to Sole Source Novogene Inc. RNA Sequencing for VA Palo Alto Health Care System |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 95652 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C26126Q1196 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 08-31-2026 12PM PACIFIC TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| AJ12 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 541715 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist Rachael Becker Rachael.Becker@va.gov 916-923-4972
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
| EMAIL DESCRIPTION |
| Rachael.Becker@va.gov |
DESCRIPTION
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
Department of Veterans Affairs VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) Acquisition ID#: 36C261‑26‑AP‑4343
The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS), intends to award a Firm‑Fixed‑Price sole‑source contract to Novogene Corporation Inc. for single‑cell 3’ RNA sequencing (scRNA‑seq) on fresh human cell samples, including full library preparation, sequencing, quality control, and downstream bioinformatics analysis.
Authority This acquisition will be conducted under FAR 13.106‑1(b)(1), soliciting from a single source when the contracting officer determines that only one source is reasonably available.
Description of Requirement VAPAHCS Research Service requires highly specialized 10x Genomics single‑cell RNA sequencing, including:
• Local same‑day pickup and immediate processing of fresh human samples to preserve RNA integrity
• Sample QC
• 10x Genomics library preparation
• Sequencing on the Ultima UG100 platform targeting 400 million raw reads per sample
• Full bioinformatics pipeline: demultiplexing, alignment, cell calling, clustering, HVG identification, marker gene detection, enrichment analysis
• Secure data return via SFTP
• All work performed at contractor’s Sacramento, CA laboratory This work supports ongoing transcriptional‑level disease biology research requiring advanced single‑cell resolution.
Estimated value: $18,171.00 (Firm‑Fixed Price) Period of Performance One (1) year from date of award, consistent with the supporting justification package.
Not a Request for Quotes This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating they can meet every mandatory technical requirement. Send information to Rachael.Becker@va.gov. Contractors who do not provide the ability to perform the requirements identified below will not be considered responsive. The Government will use responses solely to determine if a competitive opportunity exists.
Response Requirements Respondents must demonstrate:
• Ability to process fresh human samples same‑day, locally, without degradation
• Access to the Ultima UG100 platform
• Full 10x single‑cell workflow capability
• Full bioinformatics workflow
• Ability to meet the turnaround time and sample‑handling constraints
• Proof of relevant authorization and technical capability
Only responses demonstrating complete equivalence will be considered.
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