Q301--Intent to Sole Source - Yale University for Research Lab Services - RNA Extraction and Sequencing
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24E24R0028
- Agency
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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 (VA) Office of Research and Development, Regional Procurement Office East in Pittsburgh, PA has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to negotiate a sole source contract with the Yale University Center for Genomic Analysis in West Haven, CT. The requirement is to provide genomic analysis research support, including RNA extraction and sequencing, for planned VA medical studies at a VA facility in Philadelphia, PA.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform interested parties of the VA's intent to award a sole source contract to Yale University pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 for only one responsible source. Interested parties capable of meeting the requirement may submit capability statements and supporting documentation to the contracting office by April 30, 2024 at 10:00 am EST. The specific tasks include RNA extraction, sample quality control, poly A selection, and NovaSeq S4 sequencing for approximately 880 samples over a two-year period. The government will make a determination on whether to compete the requirement based on the responses received.
Notice text
The Veteran s Administration (VA) Office of Research and Development, Regional Procurement Office East in Pittsburgh, PA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the Yale University Center for Genomic Analysis based in West Haven, CT on behalf of the VA Philadelphia Healthcare System. The requirement is to provide genomic analysis research support for planned VA medical studies. The requirement is to extract RNA from whole blood and then Ribonucleic acid (RNA) sequencing of the extracted RNA of samples sent.
The specific tasks to be performed include:
RNA extraction
Sample QC (globin mRNA depletion)
Poly A selection library prep
NovaSeq S4 Sequencing Lane (25M reads/sample)
For approximately 880 samples over a two (2) year period.
The requirement will take place at a VA facility in Philadelphia, PA. The sole source is pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however; any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement and supporting documentation to the contracting office no later than Tuesday, April 30, 2024, (10:00 AM, EST). Interest/capability statements may be sent to Michael Haydo at Michael.haydo@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24E24R0028.docx | DOCX document |
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