SAM #36C25026Q0891

Sole Source Intent Notice for FoundationOne Malignancy Testing Services at Indianapolis VA Medical Center

This notice announces the VA Network 10 Contracting Office's intent to award a sole source contract for proprietary malignancy testing services. - Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10 - Location: Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN - Vendor: Foundation Medicine, Inc. (400 Summer St, Boston, MA) - Services Requested: - FoundationOne CDx with RNA testing - FoundationOne Liquid CDx testing - FoundationOne Heme testing - FoundationOne IHC testing - Contract Structure: - Base year plus four one-year option years (up to five years total) - NAICS Code: 621511 (Medical Laboratories) - Sole source justification: Only Foundation Medicine, Inc. provides these proprietary tests; competition considered only if clear and convincing evidence is provided - Commercial Opportunity: Specialized malignancy testing services for VA pathology and laboratory needs - No product line items; all requested services are proprietary testing - Estimated contract value: Not specified, but likely in the range of $500,000 to $2,500,000 over five years based on typical laboratory testing volumes

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 10 Contracting Office, in accordance with RFO 6.103-1, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis a base year plus four, one (1) year, option years contract with Foundation Medicine, Inc, 400 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210 to provide the proprietary specialized FoundationOne CDx w/RNA, Liquid CDx, Heme and IHC testing services for the Pathology and Laboratory Service located at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN.

NAICS Code is 621511, and Size Standard is $41.5 Million. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, solicitations, or request for offers. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence which includes pricing that competition would be advantageous to the Government or it will not be considered.
No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses must be submitted in writing by August 24, 2026, by 11:00AM EDT, and shall be sent via email to Jessica.Bryant5@va.gov.

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