6550--10x Genomics Test Kits

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 has issued a Special Notice regarding the procurement of 10x Genomics Test Kits for the VA CT Healthcare System. The notice, posted on May 15, 2025, indicates the agency's intent to award a contract on a sole source basis under Solicitation Number 36C24125Q0483. Classified under NAICS code 325413 for In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing and Product Service Code 6550, the procurement is being pursued through a non-competitive acquisition method. The authority for this action is derived from Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b), which allows solicitation from a single source. The notice fulfills the FAR Part 5.101(a) posting requirements, providing transparency in the procurement process.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to negotiate the procurement of 10x Genomics Test Kits for the VA CT Healthcare System. The deadline for responses is May 23, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time, with interested parties encouraged to contact the Contracting Officer, Tara Dossiema, via email at Tara.Dossiema@va.gov. While the notice suggests a sole source procurement, the VA reserves the discretion to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received. No specific set-aside has been designated for this opportunity, and the contracting officer maintains full discretion in determining the final procurement approach. Potential contractors should carefully review the notice and be prepared to provide any additional information requested. The procurement will be administered through the VA Medical Center in Togus, Maine, and interested parties should pay close attention to the specific requirements and potential for competitive evaluation.