R602--Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) Mailing Service
ID: 36C25725Q0045Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: COURIER/MESSENGER (R602)

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https://sam.gov/opp/fbbb1d730ef545e5b3fee981f7c8cc05/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Veterans Health Administration's Network Contracting Office 17, intends to award a sole source contract for Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) mailing services to Polymedco Cancer Diagnostic Products LLC. The contract will cover the provision of mailer collection kits and associated services for screening approximately 30,000 to 60,000 Veterans annually for hidden blood in stool samples, a critical component in colorectal cancer screening. This service is vital for maintaining the health and well-being of Veterans within the VA Heart of Texas Healthcare Network, utilizing FDA-approved testing instrumentation. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement to the primary contact, Kathryn Prose, at kathryn.prose@va.gov, within five days of this notice, as the contract is expected to be awarded without further competition if no other qualified sources are identified.

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    Kathryn ProseContract Specialist
    (254) 217-2835
    kathryn.prose@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Health Administration's Network Contracting Office 17, plans to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to Polymedco Cancer Diagnostic Products LLC for Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) mailing services. This initiative involves providing mailer collection kits for colorectal cancer screening to approximately 30,000 to 60,000 Veterans annually within the VA Heart of Texas Healthcare Network. The contract includes labor, materials, and communications to inform Veterans about the testing process. The selected contractor will supply 16,000 kits, compatible with the existing Polymedco OC-Auto Sensor Diana analyzer used for sample analysis. The notice indicates that this is a sole-source procurement due to the specific nature of the required service, citing relevant statutory authorities that permit limited competition. Interested parties may submit a capability statement to be considered, but responses must be provided within five days to avoid contract issuance to Polymedco without further notice. This document reflects the VA's ongoing commitment to enhancing health services for Veterans while utilizing established suppliers in cancer screening initiatives.
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