SAM #36C24126Q0517

VA Solicitation for Genomic Research Kits and Reagents for Single-Cell and Spatial Transcriptomics

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotations for advanced genomic research kits and reagents to support single-cell and spatial transcriptomics applications at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 1-New England - Contracting Officer: Tara Dossiema - Place of performance: VA CT Healthcare System, West Haven Medical Center - Products/Services Requested: - Single Cell Multiome ATAC + Gene Expression Reagent Bundles (6 units of 16 reactions, 1 unit of 4 reactions) - Chip J Single Cell Kits (5 units, 48 reactions each) - Single Index Kit N Set A (1 unit) - Dual Index Kit TT Set A (1 unit, 96 reactions) - Decoding Reagents (8 units, 1 run/2 slides each) - Decoding Consumables (8 units, 1 run/2 slides each) - Cell Segmentation Add-on Kits (9 units, 2 reactions each) - Slides & Sample Prep Reagents (8 units, 2 slides/2 reactions each) - No specific OEMs or part numbers are named, but products must be equivalent to those described and suitable for advanced single-cell genomics research. - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Full and open competition; no set-aside - Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and VetCert, and complete VA vendorization - Products must be domestic commercial items and comply with NAICS code 325413 and Product Service Code 6550 - One-year period of performance from award - The procurement supports advanced research in RNA sequencing, ATAC sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, and epigenomics.

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation with NO set-aside, and seeking domestic commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Solicitation, Evaluation, and Award as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325413 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The Product Service Code for this procurement is 6550. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Officer 01 is seeking to purchase the supplies or services described in the following Statement of Work.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation notice synopsizing a solicitation to satisfy the requirements of RFO FAR 5.2 and RFO FAR 5.3. All interested parties should register via SAM.gov interested vendors list. It is the responsibility of the offeror to monitor and download amendments from SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, which may be issued to this solicitation. In accordance with RFO FAR 52.204-7, RFO FAR 2.101, and VAAR 802.101, prospective firms must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov), and in VetCert (Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov)) databases prior to award. (Note: In accordance with Public Law 109-461, 38 USC 8127, and NDAA 2021, all vendors claiming Small Business status in accordance with the Veteran's First Contracting Program must be VERIFIED by the Small Business Administration (SBA)). Also, to be qualified vendor for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contract, vendors must be vendorized by completing the Form 10091 at URL  https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/.

Offerors should carefully follow instructions included in RFO FAR 52.212-1 and for evaluation criteria specified in RFO FAR 52.212-2. Pricing should be identified on page 1 of the combined synopsis solicitation sheet attached.

Interested persons may contact the Contracting Officer via email at Tara.Dossiema@va.gov regarding this procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Additional Links:VAMC West Haven URL

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