Q301--Actionable-554 (LAB) | NEW - Prostate Testing, Urine, Non Invasive
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25926Q0124
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 19
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
- Place of performance
- Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office Greenwood Village CO 80111, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 19, through its Network Contracting Office (RMAC), is seeking market research information on non-invasive prostate testing kits to support the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. The procurement targets a urine-based molecular liquid biopsy test that delivers a risk score to differentiate patients at high risk for aggressive prostate cancer from those at low risk, thereby indicating the need for prostate biopsy. The test must utilize RNA marker analysis without incorporating PSA levels in its algorithm and must not require a digital rectal exam prior to specimen collection. This is classified as a Sources Sought notice under NAICS code 621511 (Medical Laboratories) and PSC code Q301 (Reference Laboratory Testing), and the market research findings will determine the ultimate procurement method. Interested vendors must submit capability information, company details, contact information, and business size designation by December 16, 2025, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time. While evaluation criteria specific to scoring are not detailed in this market research phase, responses will inform whether the government pursues a small business set-aside, a full and open competition, or another procurement approach.
This pre-solicitation notice contains no set-aside designation at this time, though the government has indicated it may reserve the procurement for small businesses depending on market research results. No incumbent contractor or current service provider is identified in the notice. No award value, budget range, or specific quantity of testing kits is disclosed in this market research document, as this notice is preliminary in nature and designed solely to assess vendor capability and interest. The government anticipates making only one award upon formal solicitation. It is important to note that this sources sought notice does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals, submission of information is purely voluntary, and the government assumes no financial responsibility for any vendor costs incurred in responding to this market research request.
Notice text
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS
The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19, Rocky Mountain Acquisition Center (RMAC) is issuing this source sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in providing Non-Invasive Prostate Testing Kits, to support the Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC located at 1700 N. Wheeling St. Aurora, CO 80045. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement.
Contractor shall provide a non-invasive urine based molecular liquid biopsy test for men such that the test provides a risk score that helps to differentiate patients with high from a low risk of aggressive prostate cancer and thus indicate the need for a prostate biopsy. The test risk score should be based on an analysis of RNA markers and should not incorporate PSA levels in its algorithm, nor require the DRE (digital rectal exam) prior to collection of the urine specimen. for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine department at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC).
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 621511 (Medical Laboratories).
This is a request for information and sources only, which may or may not lead to a future solicitation! This is not a solicitation. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.
IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, PLEASE PROVIDE THE INFORMATION BELOW. IF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED, THEN IT WILL BE ASSUMED THE ENTIRE REQUIREMENT CANNOT BE MET AND YOUR QUOTE WILL NOT BE INCLUDED AS A POTENTIAL SOURCE.
NAICS Code: 621511
Company Name:
Address:
UEI (Unique Entity ID) Number:
Contact Name:
Phone No.:
Email:
Business Size Information - Select all that applies:
Small Business
Emerging Small Business
Small Disadvantaged Business
Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act
HUBZone
Woman Owned
Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small
Veteran Owned Small Business
Large Business
FSS/GSA Contract Holder:
Yes No
FSS/GSA Contract Number:
Effective Date/ Expiration Date:
Proposed solution is listed and available on the above FSS/GSA Contract:
Yes No
Available pricing structure of proposed solution (select all that are applicable below):
Pricing Model
Please Indicate Availability Below: (Yes / No / NA)
All on FSS
Open Market only
Mix of FSS & Open Market
(CPRR) Cost Per Reportable Result
Cost Per Test(CPT)
Reagent Rental Agreement
Equipment Rental with Reagent Purchase
Fixed Monthly Charge
Other: (Please explain)
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Market Rearch Questions:
Buy American Act (FAR 52.225) What percentage of the proposed product (including leases) is a:
Domestic end product? _____________ (%)
Foreign end product? _______________ (%)
Questions for Small Businesses ONLY:
Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14) What percentage of the work would be subcontracted to another company? ________ If > 0, what is company s business size: __________
If subcontracting, what added value do you offer (FAR 52.215-23): _______________________________
Nonmanufacturer Rule (FAR 52.219-33):
Does your company manufacturer these proposed items? [Â ] yes [Â ] no
Does your company exceed 500 employees? [Â ] yes [Â ] no If yes, list # of employees: _________
Does your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied? [Â ] yes [Â ] no
Does your company take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? [Â ] yes [Â ] no
Does your company supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor or producer made in the United States, or obtains a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) CFR 121.406. [Â ] yes [Â ] no If yes, what is the manufacturer s name? ________________
BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and only one awards WILL be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: If your organization can provide these services and is interested in this opportunity, please respond to Alejandra Sierra, Contracting Specialist, Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 19, 6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 or via e-mail at Alejandra.Sierra@va.gov and NCO19Lab@va.gov with a statement describing your capabilities. The capability statement shall include a point of contact, complete mailing address, telephone number, email address, and state the company s business size status and should address this specific requirement, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. Please provide your SAM UNIQUE ID and be as thorough as possible in your submission. The deadline for responses is Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 08:00 AM mountain time.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| 36C25926Q0124.docx | DOCX document |
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