SSN 36C25626Q1037.pdf

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16

Sources Sought Notice (SSN)

DISCLAIMER:

This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is issued solely for informational and market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to award a contract, nor does it obligate the Government to any acquisition action. Responses to this notice are strictly voluntary; the Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding. Respondents should not include proprietary or restricted information. If a solicitation is issued, it will be posted on SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this SSN.

1. Title

Blood Bank Tube Reagents.

2. Purpose

The purpose of this SSN is to identify qualified and capable sources to assist in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy (e.g., small business set‑aside, unrestricted). Responses will support the VA’s market research for an anticipated requirement.

3. NAICS and PSC Information

Primary NAICS: 325413 – In Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing. Small Business Size

Standard: 1,250 employees.

4. Required Vendor Responses

Vendors must provide complete responses to all items below to be considered responsive to this

SSN:

1. Vendors shall identify where the offered Alba brand blood bank reagents are manufactured.

Supporting documentation from the OEM (Alba Bioscience/Quotient) must be provided if available.

2. Vendors shall indicate whether the offered Alba brand reagents are manufactured by a small or large business under the applicable NAICS code. If the vendor is a reseller or distributor, provide documentation demonstrating compliance with the Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR), if applicable.

3. Vendors shall provide current OEM authorization demonstrating that the vendor is an authorized distributor of Alba brand reagents. Authorization must state that the vendor has access to genuine OEM products and OEM‑controlled inventory, and that no gray‑market sources are used. Authorization letters must be current and signed by the OEM.

4. Provide contractor name, point of contact, address, phone number, email, business size, UEI and CAGE code.

5. Identify whether your company qualifies as SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8(a).

Provide proof of certification (SDVOSB/VOSB must be SBA‑certified under the VetCert program).

6. Identify any GWAC, GSA Schedule (including SINs), IDIQ, or BPA under which these supplies/services are available, including contract numbers.

5. Instructions for Responses

Questions regarding this SSN shall be submitted by 07:00 AM (CST), July 14, 2026, to

William.Shaver@va.gov. Responses must be submitted by 07:00 AM (CST), July 15, 2026, in

Microsoft Word or PDF format to the same email address. Include the subject line: “VAMC

Blood Bank Tube Reagents – SSN Response.”

6. Market Pricing

Vendors are encouraged to provide estimated market pricing. Pricing information provided will assist the VA in determining procurement strategy and is considered part of market research only.

7. Additional Information

Information provided will be used solely for market research and will not be released outside the

VA acquisition team. If no responses to this notice are received from an authorized distributor, then this action will be sole sourced to the manufacturer/authorized distributor.

8. Contact Information

William Shaver

William.Shaver@va.gov

9. Background - SOW

Please see the draft Statement of Work (SOW), provided as Attachment A, for additional background and technical information.

mailto:William.Shaver@va.gov