6640--Intent to Sole-Source V-Plex Neuroinflammation Panel

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 intends to award a sole-source contract to MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS LLC for the procurement of a V-Plex Neuroinflammation Panel to be located at VAMC Bedford, Massachusetts. The specialized biochemical panel is designed to identify biomarkers associated with neuroinflammation, cytokines, chemokines, and immunology responses in Alzheimer's disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis research, and must be compatible with the Meso Scale Discovery Sector Imager 2400. The V-PLEX Plus Neuroinflammation Panel 1 Human Kit will include specific analyte components for quantitative determination of multiple inflammation-related markers, with the contractor providing the required equipment. The sole-source justification is based on FAR 6.302.1-1, citing that only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency's requirements. Interested parties may contact Contracting Specialist Andrew Simard at andrew.simard@va.gov, with responses required by September 26, 2025, no later than 10:00 AM EST.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and PSC code 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS LLC, located at 1601 Research Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850-3126, is identified as the exclusive vendor specializing in the advanced scientific V-Plex Neuroinflammation Panel manufacturing required to support the VA's research goals. The contract will not be posted to SAM.gov due to its sole-source nature, and the determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice remains solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. The procurement is specifically intended to support neuroinflammation research capabilities at the Bedford VA Medical Center, with the specialized equipment being essential for ongoing Alzheimer's disease and ALS research initiatives.