SAM #36C24827Q0069

VA Caribbean Healthcare System market research for Karius infectious disease testing

The Department of Veterans Affairs is researching access to Karius infectious disease testing for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico. - Government buyer - Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) - Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) - OEM and vendor - Karius is the named test provider and brand. - Requested product and service - Karius Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Infectious Disease Test: cell-free DNA testing of blood specimens to detect a broad range of infectious microorganisms. Quantity and part number are not specified. - Specimen logistics and reporting: provide request forms, shipping containers and any required preservatives, handling instructions, tracked transport materials, and transport that protects specimen integrity; provide a way for VACHS laboratory staff to check pending-test status; and return secure electronic test results and reports within established timeframes. - Notable requirement - The testing service must include the specimen-collection and transport support needed to maintain sample integrity, along with prompt status communications and secure electronic reporting. - The notice does not specify a period of performance or an estimated contract value.

Description

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. It is neither a solicitation nor a request for a quote, and it does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Request for solicitation will not receive a response. The Government will not pay or reimburse any costs of preparing this response. The purpose of this notice is for market research purposes only and to make appropriate acquisition decisions to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses and their Small Business Administration (SBA) size classification in relation to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 621511 - Medical Laboratories, with a size standard of $41.5 million. The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is seeking a business that can provide the following: Karius Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Infectious Disease Test - The Karius test is a cell-free DNA (cfDNA) diagnostic tool designed to identify a broad spectrum of infectious microorganisms in the blood. Minimum Requirements: (a) Provide all supplies necessary to transport the specimens to include: (1) Lab test request forms (2) Specimen shipping containers with any special preservatives required for specimen preservation (3) Special instructions for handling of specimens (4) Transportation envelopes or packs with tracking air bills (b) Transport samples in such a manner as to ensure the integrity of the specimen. (c) Contractor shall provide the VACHS laboratories with a means of communication to permit immediate inquiry regarding the status of pending tests (d) Analyzed samples: The contractor shall return the test results to the VACHS Laboratory within established timeframes via a final electronically secure copy laboratory test result with report. Contractor responsible for providing Concerns may respond by submitting a qualifications letter including the following information: Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, FAX, Email, System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Identifier Code (UEI), Socio-Economic Category i.e.,(SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, etc.) and Capability Statement specific to the technical requirements. Provide past performance for the same requirement, and any other compelling evidence to help the Government determine your company's capabilities. To be eligible for an award, prospective offerors must be registered on the SAM website, https://sam.gov/content/home. Responses to this notice shall be sent via email no later than 1:00 PM EST on October 23, 2026. Telephone and facsimile responses will not be considered. Please email Contract Specialist Eunice Bones at eunice.bones@va.gov. When responding via email, ensure the subject line is titled with RFI# 36C24827Q0069 - Karius Test. No Other information is available at this time. We thank you for your time and interest.

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