The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide a replacement for the HSV1/2, VZV RT-PCR test platform at the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The objective of this procurement is to enhance diagnostic capabilities by introducing a rapid, FDA-approved molecular diagnostic system that can deliver results in under 25 minutes, while ensuring minimal sample handling and contamination risk. This contract, valued at an estimated $41.5 million, is open to both small and large businesses, including those owned by women and service-disabled veterans, with proposals due by September 12, 2024. Interested parties can contact Patsy Simpson at Patsy.Simpson@va.gov or by phone at 757-722-9961 ext. 1030 for further information.