6640--FY26| Thyroid Cancer Molecular Test| Orlando VA & San Juan| New Requirement
ID: 36C24826Q0145Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5f449b32bfdf43b991b73e214f8b2562/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking proposals from qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) for the procurement of Thyroid Cancer Molecular Test services to support the Caribbean VA Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the Orlando VA Healthcare System in Orlando, Florida. This requirement includes a base year and four optional 12-month periods, aimed at enhancing the evaluation of thyroid nodules with indeterminate cytology through improved malignancy detection and genomic profiling. Interested offerors must be verified by the U.S. Small Business Administration and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), with quotations due by January 20, 2026, and questions accepted until January 12, 2026. For further details, contact Yolanda Glover at yolanda.glover@va.gov or call 352-381-5712.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Yolanda GloverContracting Officer
    (352) 381-5712
    yolanda.glover@va.gov
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    36C24826Q0145_010726_JMK.docx
    This is a solicitation for a Requirements Contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) for Thyroid Cancer Molecular Test services. The contract covers a base year (February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027) and four one-year option periods, extending until January 31, 2031. The services are required by the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) in Orlando, Florida, to support the evaluation of thyroid nodules with indeterminate cytology. The molecular tests must improve malignancy detection, identify aggressive cancer signatures, and offer therapeutic insights. The contractor must provide validated genomic profiling using CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories, ensuring high sensitivity and specificity. Services are on a Cost-Per-Test basis, with monthly invoicing. The solicitation outlines technical requirements for testing, reporting formats, specimen collection, and logistics. It also details invoicing, compliance, and security requirements, including a Business Associate Agreement (BAA).
    36C24826Q0145_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract to acquire Thyroid Cancer Molecular Tests for the Orlando VA Healthcare System and Caribbean VA Healthcare System. This requirement, identified under Solicitation Number 36C24826Q0145, will be a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside. The NAICS code is 621511 with a $41.5 million size standard. The solicitation is expected to be posted on sam.gov around December 15, 2025, with a response deadline of December 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Interested offerors must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award.
    36C24826Q0145_2.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 36C24826Q0145) for Thyroid Cancer Molecular Test services for the Caribbean VA Healthcare System and Orlando VA Healthcare System. This requirement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and will consist of a base year and four 12-month option periods. Interested offerors must be verified by the U.S. Small Business Administration and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The NAICS code is 621511 with a small business size standard of $41.5M. Questions are due by January 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, and quotations must be submitted by January 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST to Yolanda Glover at yolanda.glover@va.gov. The government will use a comparative evaluation process as outlined in FAR 13.106-2.
    D.1 Business Associate Agreement.docx
    This Business Associate Agreement between the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (Covered Entity) and an unnamed Business Associate establishes requirements for the Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA and HITEPA rules. The agreement outlines the scope of services, definitions of key terms like PHI and Subcontractor, and specifies terms and conditions for PHI handling. The Business Associate is restricted in its use and disclosure of PHI, must implement safeguards, notify the Covered Entity of any breaches within 24 hours, and provide a detailed written report within ten business days. It also mandates that subcontractors comply with the same stringent conditions. The Covered Entity's obligations include not requesting impermissible PHI uses and promptly notifying the Business Associate of any restrictions or changes to privacy practices. The agreement can be amended for HIPAA compliance, automatically terminates upon completion of duties, or can be terminated for cause by the Covered Entity. PHI remains the property of the Covered Entity, and the Business Associate is liable for any HIPAA violations. The agreement is subject to biennial review and becomes effective on the last signature date.
    D.2 Handbook_6500.6_Appendix C.pdf
    The document outlines the terms and conditions for handling and protecting information, including 'Confidential Information' and 'Proprietary Information.' It specifies that all information shared during a contract will be managed with strict security measures, emphasizing compliance with federal and state regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). The document details protocols for data access, storage, and transmission, ensuring the privacy and security of sensitive information. It also addresses the responsibilities of all parties involved in safeguarding data and outlines procedures for information disclosure, retention, and return upon contract termination. This comprehensive framework aims to protect against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of critical government and personal data.
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