6515--RFI Genetics Testing (VA-25-00036835)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25625Q0337
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 16
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Department of Veterans Affairs Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Houston, Texas 77030, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking laboratory genetic testing services for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The Request for Information (RFI) targets vendors capable of providing comprehensive genetic testing services, including single gene testing, panels, whole exome and genome sequencing, and RNA analysis for oncology panels. Key contract requirements include maintaining CAP and CLIA certifications, providing test results within 21 days, and operating with a dedicated account representative during standard business hours. Vendors must demonstrate ability to handle patient samples securely, comply with VA privacy protocols, and provide a secure online ordering and reporting portal. The sources sought notice requires respondents to submit detailed information about their manufacturing locations, business size, compliance with Non-Manufacturer Rule, and authorized distributor status by January 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM Central Time.
The procurement is not set aside for any specific small business category, and no incumbent contractors are explicitly named in the documentation. The anticipated contract structure includes a base year with four one-year option periods, not to exceed a total of five years, with a potential six-month emergency extension. The contract will be a single-award, firm-fixed-price arrangement using NAICS code 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,300 employees. While specific award value is not disclosed, the testing panel list includes over 200 different genetic tests spanning categories such as cancer screening, hereditary disorders, cardiovascular conditions, neurological diseases, metabolic disorders, and immunodeficiency testing. Vendors will be expected to provide comprehensive genetic testing services primarily for diagnosing veterans' medical conditions, with strict requirements for maintaining patient confidentiality and following VA healthcare protocols.
Notice text
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the government. Information submitted in response to this notice 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. The government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or General Services Administration (GSA). It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI.
Title: LABORATORY GENETIC TESTING
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Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| S02 RFI 36C25625Q0337 GENETIC TESTING.pdf | ||
| P11 VA Test Panel List.pdf | ||
| Genetics Testing - SOW DRAFT.pdf |
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