6640--Cost-Per-Test RT-PCR RSV Infections RFQ 36C25225Q0249 Posted Sources Sought under 36C25225Q0226

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a cost-per-test contract for FDA-approved or EUA-authorized rapid PCR-based testing equipment and assays capable of simultaneously detecting SARS-CoV-2, RSV, and Influenza A & B viruses from nasal swab specimens. The procurement is specifically for the Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center's eight Community Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs) located across Michigan and Wisconsin. The testing systems must be CLIA-waived, point-of-care analyzers with interfacing capabilities, demonstrating a need for advanced diagnostic technology. This pre-solicitation notice (Solicitation Number 36C25225Q0249) was posted on February 11, 2025, with responses due by February 21, 2025. Contract Specialist Teresa Beers is the designated point of contact, and potential vendors can submit questions directly to her via email at teresa.beers@va.gov.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific small business set-aside designation, suggesting the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. The contract falls under NAICS Category 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC Category 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies), which provides context for the technical requirements. While specific award value ranges are not detailed in the notice, the procurement covers testing capabilities across eight separate clinic locations, implying a potentially substantial contract scope. The geographical spread across multiple clinics in Michigan and Wisconsin suggests a comprehensive regional testing solution is desired. The VA's requirement for simultaneous multi-virus detection indicates a sophisticated approach to point-of-care diagnostic testing, likely aimed at streamlining clinical workflows and enhancing rapid diagnostic capabilities.