Q301--Research - Non-Human Sanger Method DNA Sequencing Intent to Sole Source Azenta Life Sciences
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24E25R0003
- 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) Veterans Health Administration, specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network 4, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a contract with Azenta Life Sciences for Sanger DNA sequencing services. The contract will support research activities at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, focusing on non-human DNA sequencing for medical research studies. The VA plans to negotiate directly with Azenta Life Sciences to provide specialized DNA sequencing utilizing the Sanger Method, which will involve processing laboratory-generated DNA samples. This procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which allows for sole source procurement when only one responsible source can meet agency requirements. The contract opportunity is classified under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services and PSC code Q301 for Reference Laboratory Testing.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to obtain high-quality DNA sequencing services for research purposes, with specific requirements for sample processing and data reporting. Contractors interested in challenging the sole source determination must submit a capability statement and supporting documentation to Contracting Officer Michael Haydo by January 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. Key contract requirements include completing DNA sequencing within two business days of sample receipt, providing sequence data through a password-protected electronic portal, and ensuring compliance with VA Training Management System mandatory courses (TMS 20939 GAP privacy or TMS 10203). The work will be performed at both the contractor's facility and the VA facility in Ann Arbor, with the contractor responsible for utilizing primers to break down and verify DNA sample quality. While this is a sole source notice, the VA maintains discretion to modify its procurement approach based on any received capability statements, emphasizing the potential for competitive consideration if alternative vendors can demonstrate equivalent capabilities.
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 Azenta Life Sciences based in South Plainfield, NJ on behalf of the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. The requirement is to provide Sanger Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing for planned medical research studies.
The specific work to be performed includes Sanger DNA sequencing. The purpose is to determine DNA sequences of lab samples for research purposes.
Overview:
The VA Ann Arbor research lab is requesting Sanger DNA sequencing for laboratory generated DNA. The purpose is to determine DNA sequences of non-human samples used for research purposes. The lab will send DNA samples to the contractor. In addition, the laboratory may provide mixed DNA primers for customized sequencing or request standard primers provided by the contractor. The DNA will be shipped from the VA lab to the contractor by courier.
Deliverables:
The contractor shall perform standard DNA sequencing at a rate per sample and will report sequence data to the lab via a password protected site.
The contractor shall sequence DNA received from the VA Lab, specifically utilizing the Sanger Method, to break down the non-human DNA sample to ensure the quality and type are exact. The contractor lab will use primers to attach to the DNA to break it down and verify its quality.Â
The sequencing is expected to be completed and responses available through protected electronic portal for the VA within two (2) business days after vendor receives the samples.
Security:
The following training is required through the VA Training Management System:
TMS 20939 GAP privacy, or TMS 10203 training is required on an annual basis.
The requirement will take place at the contractors facility and the VA facility in Ann Arbor. 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, Jan 14, 2025, (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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24E25R0003.docx | DOCX document |
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