6550--10x Genomic Test Kits and Reagents

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 1, has issued a Special Notice of intent to award a contract on a sole source basis for 10x Genomics reagents and test kits. This notice, posted on March 26, 2026, identifies the procurement requirement under solicitation number 36C24126Q0365 for the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. The applicable NAICS code is 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing), and the Product Service Code is 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets). The contracting authority for this sole source action is FAR 13.106-1(b), and the notice fulfills federal posting requirements under FAR Part 5. The primary point of contact is Contracting Officer Tara Dossiema at Tara.Dossiema@va.gov or 603-624-4366 x5129.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the market of the VA's intent to procure specialized genomic test kits and reagents for the Connecticut Healthcare System while allowing interested parties an opportunity to demonstrate capability or propose alternatives before final award. Interested vendors must submit responses by April 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time and are required to register in both SAM.gov and the VetCert database prior to contract award. Additionally, vendors must complete VA Form 10091 at https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/ for vendorization. Vendors claiming Small Business status under the Veteran's First Contracting Program must obtain SBA verification in accordance with Public Law 109-461 and the NDAA 2021. All prospective contractors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments to this notice, and the Contracting Officer retains sole discretion to conduct a competitive procurement based on the responses received.