6550--In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits (VA-25-00074808) In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
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- Solicitation number
- 36C24125Q0503
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 1
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
- Place of performance
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- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically Network/Program Contracting Office 01 supporting VISN 1, is conducting a Sources Sought Notice for in-vitro diagnostic substances, reagents, and test kits used in cytology and histology laboratory services. The procurement targets specific medical supplies including Cytolyt bottles, Preservcyt solutions, Thinprep PAP test kits, microscope slides, filters, and various laboratory equipment for VA facilities across New England. Interested vendors must be classified under NAICS code 325413 for in-vitro diagnostic substance manufacturing and submit a comprehensive capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the detailed Statement of Work requirements. The market research is intended to inform a potential 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), with vendors required to email their capability statements to Contract Officer Cynthia Thompson by June 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. Importantly, this is a market research initiative and does not guarantee a future solicitation or contract award.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this procurement, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors. The anticipated contract will cover multiple VA medical facilities in locations including Boston, West Haven, Providence, Bedford, Augusta, and Manchester. While specific award value ranges are not disclosed, the contract requires vendors to maintain a continuously stocked inventory with products having minimal 6-month expiration dates and the ability to provide direct delivery to individual laboratory sites. Contractors must also complete mandatory cybersecurity and privacy training, adhere to strict data protection standards, and be prepared for potential security assessments. The 5-year BPA will involve quarterly and annual reporting requirements, with potential for product additions and facility changes throughout the contract period. Vendors should be prepared to handle complex logistical and compliance requirements specific to VA medical supply procurement.
Notice text
This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Notice (SSN). This is not a request for quote (RFQ). The VA is contemplating a 5 Year BPA. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not pay for any cost incurred in responding to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this SSN shall be voluntary.
This SSN is for market research purposes only. The information submitted in response to the SSN will not be utilized to determine vendor standing in any future/potential RFQ, nor will it be utilized to determine if a vendor is qualified to submit an RFQ for any future/potential requirement. The SSN and the information received shall not be used to determine how well respondents can perform a requirement, which can only be evaluated in response to a solicitation.
Vendors will not receive formal notification or feedback on any information submitted in this SSN. All future/proposed submissions/solicitations requirements solicited on a Government Point of Entry (GPE) will be evaluated independent of any information submitted in response to this SSN. No vendor will be provided information on solicitations issued on a GPE based on this SSN. Potential sources shall provide shipping and delivery as well as required lead time from receipt of order to shipping. Their Capability Statement must be clear, concise, and complete.
Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office 01, in support of VISN 1 VA Health Care System Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service are in need of Cytology and histology in-vitro diagnostic substances manufacturing/ Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets.
Essential Physical Characteristics:
236004
Cytolyt, 32 OZ bottle 4 pack
234004
Preservcyt 32 oz 4 pack
234005
Preservcyte 50 vial pack
70205-001
Filter, Thin prep NON GYN 100 pk
71305-001
Celient filter-cassette kit QTY 50
70096-003
Thinprep PAP test with Cytobrush/spatula
236080
Cyto tubes, 80 pack
70137-001
Lab Supplies (GYN Lab Kit)
70372-001
Thinprep microscope slides, non-gyn 100 pack
70136-001
GYN kits w/ brooms 500/case physician kit
70136-002
Thin-prep PAP & Brushes 500/case physician kit
236050
Cytolyt 50 ml cups, 50 cups/box
70124-001
GYN Brush and Spatula
70096-001
Thinprep test kit
The intent is to find a qualified business relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 325413: Cytology and histology in-vitro diagnostic substances manufacturing, and Product Service Code (PSC) 6550: Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Interested parties will be required to provide capability statement to show you can meet the attached Statement of Work.
Potential sources are to respond by email only to Contract Officer: Cynthia Thompson at Cynthia.thompson2 @va.gov no later June 4, 2025, 4:00PM EST.
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Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW Histology and Cytology Reagents and Supplies 5.21.25.pdf | ||
| 36C24125Q0503.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6550--In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits (VA-25-00074808) In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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