Pre-Trial Testing for Alzheimer's Drug
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24E25Q0056
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 4
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- Q301 Reference Laboratory Testing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking laboratory testing services for Investigational New Drug (IND) testing of potential Alzheimer's disease treatments through solicitation 36C24E25Q0056. The procurement requires comprehensive in vitro testing services including cytochrome P450 enzyme inhibition studies, transporter interactions, plasma protein binding assessments, and metabolic analyses to evaluate drug candidates' safety and potential drug-drug interactions. Contractors must have at least 10 years of experience in ADME-Tox services, regulatory affairs, and working with top pharmaceutical companies, with specific expertise in drug-drug interaction studies and experience with primary human hepatocytes. The evaluation will focus on technical understanding, draft work plan viability, past performance, and socioeconomic considerations, with emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business participation. The deadline for written questions was August 7, 2025, and quote submissions are due August 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
This procurement is unrestricted with no set-aside designation and falls under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a business size standard of $19.0 million. The contract structure is a firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery/Definite Quantity arrangement with a two-year performance period from September 28, 2025, through September 27, 2027. The testing will be conducted in two phases, with Phase 2 progression contingent upon successful completion of Phase 1 tests, and task orders will be issued separately throughout the contract period. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management and will submit quotes in separate sections covering administrative, technical, draft work plan, and pricing documentation. The contract will be awarded on Standard Form 1449 to the quote representing the best overall value to the government.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
RFQ due date extended to 8/20/2025 @ 10am Eastern
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
General Information
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with Part 13 of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), and the solicitation number is 36C24E25Q0056.
This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-04 effective 11 June 2025, and the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR). The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at FAR | Acquisition.GOV.
This Solicitation is being competed as Unrestricted. The NAICS Code is 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services, and the Product Service Code (PSC) is Q301 Medical- Laboratory Testing and the business size standard is $19.0 million.
The RPO-East Research and Development Contracting Office is seeking to obtain services for IND Testing of Alzheimer’s drug. The Statement of Work (SOW) is incorporated in Attachment 1.
Clauses and provisions as well as complete instructions for submitting a response to this solicitation and applicable provisions and clauses are found in Attachment 2. All offerors are advised to pay careful attention to the quote submission instructions as there are very specific instructions as what is required to be provided.
The period of performance (POP) is estimated to be 9/28/2025-9/27/2027.
Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form 1449. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation and therefore no 1449 was issued for the solicitation IAW FAR 12.603 (b)
NOTE: To receive an award resulting from this solicitation, offerors MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Registration may be done online at: www.acquisition.gov or www.sam.gov.
Contractors are advised that any and all questions concerning this solicitation must be sent in writing via email. Questions shall be sent via email (no phone calls) to Ms. Renee Kale at renee.kale@va.gov. No questions will be answered after 7 August 2025 @10am.
This is a new requirement.
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contracting Officer: Renee Kale at renee.kale@va.gov.
Point of Contact
Renee Kale
Contracting Officer
Renee.kale@va.gov
Update #1 ·
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
General Information
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with Part 13 of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), and the solicitation number is 36C24E25Q0056.
This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-04 effective 11 June 2025, and the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR). The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at FAR | Acquisition.GOV.
This Solicitation is being competed as Unrestricted. The NAICS Code is 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services, and the Product Service Code (PSC) is Q301 Medical- Laboratory Testing and the business size standard is $19.0 million.
The RPO-East Research and Development Contracting Office is seeking to obtain services for IND Testing of Alzheimer’s drug. The Statement of Work (SOW) is incorporated in Attachment 1.
Clauses and provisions as well as complete instructions for submitting a response to this solicitation and applicable provisions and clauses are found in Attachment 2. All offerors are advised to pay careful attention to the quote submission instructions as there are very specific instructions as what is required to be provided.
The period of performance (POP) is estimated to be 9/28/2025-9/27/2027.
Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form 1449. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation and therefore no 1449 was issued for the solicitation IAW FAR 12.603 (b)
NOTE: To receive an award resulting from this solicitation, offerors MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Registration may be done online at: www.acquisition.gov or www.sam.gov.
Contractors are advised that any and all questions concerning this solicitation must be sent in writing via email. Questions shall be sent via email (no phone calls) to Ms. Renee Kale at renee.kale@va.gov. No questions will be answered after 7 August 2025 @10am.
This is a new requirement.
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contracting Officer: Renee Kale at renee.kale@va.gov.
Point of Contact
Renee Kale
Contracting Officer
Renee.kale@va.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24E25Q0056 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 1 Statement of Work_Drug Chemistry Test 7-16-2025.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 3 CLINS_Pricing Sheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 2 36C24E25Q0056.docx | DOCX document |
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