SAM #36C24E26Q0060

Sole Source Specialized Biomarker Analysis Services for VA LIMBIC and TRACTS Research

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs Salt Lake City VAMC for specialized research laboratory services from The Johns Hopkins University PRECEDE Laboratory. - Sole source Firm Fixed Price contract to The Johns Hopkins University - Services include: - High-throughput proteomic biomarker assays using Olink Explorer kits (5,400 proteins per kit) - Fluid biomarker assays on Quanterix (Simoa) platforms - Illumina-based sequencing for biomarker panels - Data harmonization, normalization, and quality control for cross-cohort comparability - Logistics and sample handling, including intake, chain of custody, and delivery of validated datasets - Initial requirement: process a minimum of 1,250 samples, scaling up to 3,000 samples - All assays must be performed in the same lab to ensure data comparability - Period of performance: one year from award date - No specific part numbers provided; focus is on specialized services and platforms - Opportunity is not open for competitive proposals, but capability statements from other sources may be considered - OEMs/vendors highlighted: The Johns Hopkins University, Olink, Quanterix, Illumina - Estimated contract value likely in the mid- to high-six figures, depending on sample volume and assay complexity

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE:

IAW FAR 5.101 this notice is to advise the public that The Department of Veterans Affairs RPO-E R&D, intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price Contract IAW RFO 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) to The Johns Hopkins University for services to analyze proteins, mRNA, and other fluid biomarkers needed for LIMBIC and TRACTs consortium research. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS or QUOTATIONS. Responsible sources may identify their interest by submitting capability information that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work IAW the draft SOW (attached). Capability information is required by 10:00am (EST) August 3, 2026 to establish the ability of the source to meet this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification. All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to Renee Kale, Contracting Officer renee.kale@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted and there is no question-and-answer period for this notice.

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