Opportunity
SAM #36C25626Q0707
Genetic Testing Services (Signatera, Renasight, Prospera) for Central Arkansas VA
Buyer
Vancouver VA Medical Center
Posted
April 23, 2026
Respond By
April 30, 2026
Identifier
36C25626Q0707
NAICS
621511
This opportunity seeks vendors for specialized genetic testing services at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System - Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO 16) - OEMs and Vendors: - Signatera (proprietary genetic testing service by Natera) - Renasight (by Natera) - Prospera (by Natera) - Products/Services Requested: - Genetic testing services including Signatera, Renasight, and Prospera tests - For Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service in Little Rock, AR - Includes all labor, equipment, supplies, specimen handling, testing, and reporting - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have CAP (College of American Pathologists) and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) certifications - Must provide detailed specimen and patient data with results submitted to the VA - Proof of authorized dealer status and relevant certifications required - Registration in SAM.gov mandatory - Responses sought from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Small Businesses, and other business types - Place of Performance: - Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service, Little Rock, AR
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 rene.impey@va.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)