Q301--Laboratory Services Sources Sought Non-invasive Post-transplant assay testing
ID: 36C25624Q1515Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/24f6723394dc485c8b1d4fc265090c54/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 16, is seeking information from potential vendors for non-invasive post-transplant assay testing services, including tests for heart and kidney transplants. The Request for Information (RFI) aims to identify sources that can provide assays such as AlloSure Heart, AlloSure Kidney, and AlloMap Heart, which are critical for monitoring transplant patients' health. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit detailed responses regarding their manufacturing capabilities, business size, compliance with regulations, and estimated pricing by October 15, 2024. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Contract Specialist Andrew Misfeldt at andrew.misfeldt@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Andrew MisfeldtContract Specialist
    (479) 443-4301 ext 66194
    andrew.misfeldt@va.gov
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    36C25624Q1515_1.docx
    The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 of the Department of Veterans Affairs issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for non-invasive post-transplant assay testing services, specifically for heart and kidney transplants. The RFI, designated under solicitation number 36C25624Q1515, aims to inform the procurement strategy for upcoming solicitations related to tests such as AlloSure Heart, AlloSure Kidney, and AlloMap Heart. Vendors are requested to provide information regarding manufacturing locations, business sizes, compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule, and status as authorized distributors of Original Equipment Manufacturer parts. Additionally, input on potential cost estimates is sought to gauge market pricing and competition levels among small businesses. Responses must be submitted by October 15, 2024, via email, containing detailed information as specified in the RFI. This document serves primarily as a sources sought notice rather than a solicitation and emphasizes the government's desire for transparency and market research for its forthcoming procurement activities. The point of contact for additional details is Andrew Misfeldt, a Contract Specialist at the VA.
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