Q301--586-26-1-042-0016 - Specialized Fungal Testing FY26 - 36C256-26-AP-0120 - (VA-26-00004564)
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25625Q1416
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 16
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 621511 Medical Laboratories
- 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 Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 has issued a sole-source intent notice for specialized fungal testing services. The VA's Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 intends to award a contract to Mira Vista, located at 4705 Decatur Boulevard, Indianapolis, Indiana 46241, under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1) - FAR 6.302-1, citing that only one responsible source exists to satisfy agency requirements. This procurement falls under NAICS code 621511 (Medical Laboratories) and Product Service Code Q301 (Reference Laboratory Testing). The contract structure includes a base period of twelve months from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods. The vendor will be required to provide all necessary resources to perform rapid specialized diagnostic fungal testing for the VA system.
The primary objective of this notice is to inform potential contractors of the VA's intent to proceed with a sole-source award while providing an opportunity for other qualified parties to demonstrate their capabilities. Interested contractors must submit capabilities statements by September 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST to kimberly.anderson6@va.gov, referencing solicitation number 36C25625Q1416 in the subject line. All responding parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for government contracts, and verbal or facsimile responses will not be accepted. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence of the party's ability to deliver the required specialized fungal testing services. If no viable alternative responses are received by the deadline, the VA will proceed with sole-source negotiations with Mira Vista, with the final decision to compete or not compete this contract remaining at the government's discretion.
Notice text
This is an INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE NOTICE only.
The Department of Veteran Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, intends to issue a sole-source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c) (1) - FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements), to Mira Vista 4705 Decaur BLVD Indianpolis IN 46241 Fungal Testing will be posted to contracting opportunities from 08/25/2025 through 09/08/2025 under NAICS 621511 PSC Q301. The Vendor shall provide all resources necessary to perform rapid specialized diagnostic fungal testing. The period of performance shall be for twelve (12) months beginning October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026 plus 4, 1 Year Option Periods. 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, and Clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, applies.
This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement not later than 09/08/2025 at 10:00 AM CST, to kimberly.anderson6@va.gov . When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to number 36C25625Q1416, Notice of Intent system in the subject line. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. Responding as an interested party under the www.beta.sam.gov website does not constitute convincing evidence of capabilities. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal and facsimile responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. All interested parties are reminded to be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/SAM/ in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts. No telephone calls will be accepted. If after September 8, 2025 @ 10:00 AM, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, NCO 16 shall negotiate solely with Mira Vista.
The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed-price contract. A determination by the Government whether to compete the proposed requirement shall be based upon responses received and is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competition.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25625Q1416.docx | DOCX document |
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