Opportunity
SAM #36C25926Q0660
VA Sole Source Procurement for Natera Molecular Genetic Testing Services
Buyer
VHA Network Contracting Office 19
Posted
August 12, 2026
Respond By
August 19, 2026
Identifier
36C25926Q0660
NAICS
621511
This notice announces the VA's intent to award a sole source contract for molecular genetic reference testing services. - Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19 - Sole source vendor: Natera, Inc. - Products required: - Prospera molecular expression transplant assessment testing (225 units) - Renasight molecular assessment for kidney disease (15 units) - Panorama Noninvasive prenatal test (NIPT) molecular genetic prenatal screening tests (20 units) - All tests are proprietary to Natera, Inc. - NAICS code: 621511 (Medical Laboratories) - Opportunity for interested parties to demonstrate capability, but sole source is likely unless alternatives are identified - No specific period of performance stated - Estimated contract value likely in the low to mid six figures, based on typical test pricing - Potential competitors would need to offer equivalent proprietary molecular genetic testing solutions
Description
In accordance with RFO 12.201-1, this Notice of Intent is to inform all parties the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19 located at 6162 South Willow Drive Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 intends to award a sole source procurement for the following requirement to the large business, Natera, Inc., located at 13011 McCallen Pass, Austin, Texas 78752: ITEM # DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES QTY UNIT OF ISSUE 0001 Molecular expression transplant assessment testing 225 EA 0002 Molecular Assessment for Kidney Disease
15 EA 0003 Molecular Genetic Prenatal Screening Test
20 EA
Natera Inc. is the sole source for the requested molecular genetic reference testing as the testing is proprietary to Natera. This acquisition will provide reference testing for Natera s Prospera molecular expression transplant assessment testing, Renasight molecular assessment for kidney disease, and Panorama Noninvasive prenatal test (NIPT) molecular genetic prenatal screening tests. The associated North America Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 621511 and the Business Size Standard is $41.5 Million. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, Wednesday, August 19th, 2026. Information received in response to this notice must clearly demonstrate the capability of meeting the Government s need as stated above. Include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, etc.) confirming the ability to supply the products and/or any services outlined in this notice. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Lindsey.Zwaagstra@va.gov. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government is not responsible for any potential costs incurred from interested parties desiring to respond to this notice.
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