Nitrite Reagent Supply

The contract is for the supply of FDA-approved nitrite reagent test kits intended for specimen validity testing within the forensic toxicology laboratory at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. These test kits are essential for ensuring the integrity of urine specimens used in drug testing protocols, helping to detect attempts at specimen adulteration. The work is scoped under a subcontract arrangement, with the procurement managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Network Contract Office 23. Performance is exclusively located at the Minneapolis facility with a zip code of 55417, and the NAICS code 325412 indicates the industry classification as Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, aligning with the production of diagnostic reagents. The solicitation was posted on May 1, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses set for May 7, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. Only FDA-approved kits will be considered, ensuring compliance with federal regulatory standards for clinical and forensic use. While specific volume or delivery schedules are not outlined in the provided data, the nature of the requirement implies a sustained need for reliable, consistent supply to support ongoing diagnostic operations. The absence of set-aside information or point of contact details suggests that further inquiries must be directed through official SAM.gov channels using the provided UI link.