Mouse TCR Sequencing - Sources Sought Notice

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking mouse TCR sequencing services for a stroke study through a Sources Sought Notice. The procurement involves DNA-based TCR sequencing, specifically requiring contractors to create and provide mouse TCR-seq (gDNA) library preparation, TCR a/v profiling, Illumina PE150 sequencing, and standard data analysis. Key deliverables include original sequencing data, experimental results, a data analysis report, and genome sequencing details. Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and the agency demonstrates a preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Responses are due by 8:00 AM Pacific Time on May 2, 2025, and must be submitted via email to Koby Thiel, with companies required to provide detailed capability statements.

While no specific set-aside has been designated, the solicitation shows a clear preference for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, with additional emphasis on those registered in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) Registry. The solicitation falls under the NAICS category of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) and the PSC category of Health R&D Services (AN13), indicating a specialized scientific research focus. No specific award value or budget range is mentioned in the current documentation, and details about quantity or exact timeline for services are not explicitly stated. The procurement appears to be part of a specific stroke study research project, suggesting a targeted and potentially limited scope of work. The emphasis on detailed technical capabilities and specific sequencing requirements indicates a high-precision scientific procurement process.