Q301--Blood Assays for Alzheimer's

This government file, 36C24E26Q0040, outlines an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for P-Tau217 and APOE tests for the Veterans Health Administration. The contract, effective from June 22, 2026, to June 21, 2029, has a minimum award guarantee of $2,501.00 and specifies monthly electronic invoicing. Key clauses address contract administration, ordering procedures, and limitations on order size. Significant sections include detailed clauses on security prohibitions and exclusions (including restrictions on covered telecommunications equipment, specific foreign entities, and unmanned aircraft systems), anti-discrimination policies (DEI), commercial advertising, evaluation factors for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, electronic payment requests, research misconduct, protection of human subjects, animal welfare, facility requirements, acknowledgment of support, and scientific/technical reports. The document also provides specific instructions for offerors regarding quote submission and acceptance periods.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide specialized blood testing services to support a study on age-related cognitive decline. The study investigates the decline in anterior cingulate cortex metabolism, its link to oxidative stress, and the potential for antioxidant interventions. The contractor will process blood samples using APOE and pTau217 assays to differentiate normal aging from preclinical Alzheimer's disease. Key requirements include proven expertise in these blood tests, a valid CLIA certificate, and the ability to deliver results within 15 days of sample receipt. The contract involves processing an estimated 25 samples annually over three years, with invoicing occurring monthly for processed samples.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Procurement Office East is seeking to acquire blood assays for Alzheimer's research through an unrestricted Request for Quote (RFQ) under solicitation number 36C24E26Q0040. This combined synopsis/solicitation, prepared in accordance with FAR 12.201 and 12.202, requests quotes for a period of performance estimated from June 22, 2026, to June 21, 2029. The NAICS code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a size standard of $19 million, and the Product Service Code is Q301 (Medical-Laboratory Testing). Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, and all questions must be submitted in writing via email to Renee Kale at renee.kale@va.gov by May 22, 2026. Attachments include the Statement of Work and instructions for quote submission, evaluation, clauses, and provisions.