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Q301--Perform Specific Genetic Testing Services

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36C25626Q0707Federal

Submission Closed04/30/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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This is a sources-sought notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System’s Network Contracting Office 16 for market research purposes related to genetic testing services under NAICS code 621511, with a small business size standard of $41.5 million. The notice seeks information from capable contractors, with a preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and other small businesses, though responses from other-than-small businesses are accepted to aid in market analysis. No proposals or quotes are being solicited, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice. The services required include the performance of Signatera, Renasight, and Prospera genetic testing for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock, Arkansas, with specimens collected locally and results returned via fax to the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. Contractors must be certified under CLIA and CAP standards and must demonstrate current SAM.gov registration, SBA certification status, and compliance with VETS-4212 reporting requirements. Responses must include a capabilities statement with company name, point of contact, address, phone, email, UEI, CAGE code, business size classification, proof of authorization to perform the tests, and information regarding any existing government-wide contracts such as GWAC, GSA, FSS, IDIQ, or BPA. All submissions must be sent via email to [email hidden] no later than 10:00 a.m. Central Time on April 30, 2026, and fax or phone responses will not be accepted. Contract performance will occur at the Little Rock facility, with no formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing terms, or execution dates established at this stage, as this notice serves solely to inform future acquisition planning.

General Info

VA seeks market research for genetic testing services; SDVOSB preferred, CLIA/CAP certified, no contract awarded.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256)

NAICS

621511 - Medical Laboratories

Place of Performance

Department of Veterans Affairs Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock, MS, 72205, USA

Set-Aside

SDVOSBC

Documents

36C25626Q0707.docx

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedApr 23

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineApr 30

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

04/30/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeRIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256)

Office AddressRIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

Contacts

D. Rene' ImpeyContracting Officer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE is for the purpose of Market Research. Response to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes. No proposals or quotes are being requested or accepted with this notice. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS or QUOTES and NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. This notice shall NOT be construed as solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Responses to this notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System is seeking preferably Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), or Small Businesses (but will accept other than small business for market research purposes), capable of providing Signatera testing services for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service, Little Rock, AR.
See DRAFT Statement of Work for detailed description of services.
The NAICS code is 621511 Medical Laboratories and the Size Standard is $41.5M. Responses must be received by no later than 10:00 a.m. Central Time, Thursday, April 30, 2026. Responses shall be emailed to contact@example.gov. Facsimile or Telephonic responses will not be accepted. Responses shall contain Capabilities Statements to include the following: Contractors shall also provide the following: Contractor name: ___________________________________________ Point(s) of contact name: ______________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: _______________________________________ UEI #: ______________________________ CAGE Code: _______________________________
Proof that you are an authorized dealer and/or any qualifying certifications that may be required to perform the service. Is your company considered a small business concern, Small Business (SB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), or 8A concern under the NAICS 621511. Does your company have the services available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Service Administration (GSA), Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) contract? If so, please identify the contract number for the government to review as part of this Market Research. Note: All interested parties are reminded to be registered, active and verified in the following to be considered for Award.
SAM: SAM.gov | Home
SBA Small Business Search: https://search.certifications.sba.gov/
Vet 4212 (Veteran owned small Business are reminded of Reporting Requirements) VETS-4212 Federal Contractor Reporting | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)