Q301--Intent to Sole Source Neuropathology Testing

Page 2 of 2 Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) intends to award a firm fixed price sole source to small business Therapath LLC. Under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) Soliciting from a Single Source, as no other supplies will satisfy the Agency s requirement. A copy of the approved Justification and Approval is attached to this notice. The proposed procurement is for the services of specialized testing associated with muscle- nerve- and epidermal biopsies for neuromuscular disorders- neuropathy- and small fiber neuropathy. Testing services to include specimen requirements- means of transport for specimens from VA laboratories to contractor s laboratory- required preservatives- and processing and analysis of the specimen. Consultation regarding selection- collection- transportation and result interpretation shall also be provided when required. Services will specifically include muscle biopsy testing and diagnosis- nerve biopsy testing and diagnosis not requiring snap freezing prior to shipment- and epidermal and sweat gland nerve fiber density testing. Contractor will need to provide collection kits with specimen preservatives- shipping materials- and instructions on specimen handling and transport. Lastly- Contractor will also need to mail test results to Pathology - Laboratory Medicine- Histology Department at Orlando VA Medical Center. For the purpose of this acquisition- the NAICS code is 621511 and the small business size standard of $32.5M is applicable. This notice satisfies the requirement at FAR 5.201(b)(1), to publicize the proposed contract action. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation will be issued. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. The Government will consider responses received by 5:00pm Eastern on June 11, 2021. Responses will only be accepted via email to Victoria.robles@va.gov using the following title in the email s subject line: 36C24821Q0664 Neuropathology Testing. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. This will be the only notice of the Government's intent to solicit and award to one source to satisfy this requirement.