On-Site Training for Laboratory Personnel

The contract provides for on-site hands-on training for Department of Veterans Affairs laboratory staff focused on the operation, maintenance, and safety protocols for the NextSeq 2000 sequencing system and DRAGEN Server. Training will be conducted using de-identified or synthetic data to ensure compliance with privacy and security standards while enabling realistic, practical learning experiences. The training is designed to build competency among personnel in managing these advanced genomic technologies within a clinical laboratory setting, emphasizing safe and efficient workflows. The opportunity is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 611430 and is managed by the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The place of performance is in Little Rock, Arkansas, with a zip code of 72205. Offers must be submitted by July 13, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 6, 2026. No set-aside designation is specified, and the contract does not include a point of contact, suggesting the solicitation may be issued broadly or through a pre-vetted pool of vendors.