Q301--Decipher Prostate Testing for Ann Arbor, Saginaw and Battle Creek

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has published a Special Notice regarding the procurement of Decipher Prostate Testing Services for three VA medical facilities: Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, and Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The VA intends to award a firm fixed-price contract on a sole source basis to Veracyte Labs SD Corporation, the exclusive provider of the patented Decipher Prostate Cancer Classifier assay. This procurement falls under NAICS code 621511 (Medical Laboratories) with a size standard of $41.5 million and will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13. The notice was posted on November 14, 2025, though the response deadline of November 10, 2025, has already passed, indicating this is a presolicitation notice informing the market of the VA's intent rather than an active solicitation.

The VA seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive Decipher Prostate Testing services, including all necessary supplies, labor, equipment, and analysis required to support the three medical centers' testing needs. The contract term will be for one year from the award date with four optional one-year renewal periods. Because Veracyte is the sole source provider of this proprietary and patented diagnostic assay and no responses were received from a prior sources sought notice posted on October 16, 2025, the VA has determined that only one responsible source exists. No solicitation package is available, and this notice does not constitute a request for quote or sources; rather, it represents the government's determination to proceed with a sole source award, a decision that remains solely within the government's discretion. Contractors should note that participation in this procurement is limited to the identified sole source provider.