Q301--New Long-Term Renal/Kidney FY25 08/01/2025 - 07/31/2030 Donor-derived cell-free DNA tests.
ID: 36C26025Q0439Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b46a79c52d88474db6e9003ac8c61d22/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 19, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 20, is seeking qualified contractors to provide donor-derived cell-free DNA testing services for kidney transplant surveillance at the VA Portland Healthcare System. The selected Reference Laboratory will be responsible for specimen acquisition, testing, and timely reporting of results, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and maintaining high standards of patient care. This non-invasive testing is crucial for monitoring kidney transplant rejections, thereby enhancing healthcare quality for veterans. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements to Contract Specialist Hector D. Gonzalez at hector.gonzalez1@va.gov, with the contract period expected to run from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2030.

Point(s) of Contact
Hector GonzalezContracting Specialists
hector.gonzalez1@va.gov
Files
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Posted
36C26025Q0439_1.docx
Apr 3, 2025, 11:07 PM UTC
The VA Portland Healthcare System is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for a contract concerning donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) tests for kidney transplant surveillance. Scheduled from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2030, the contract will support the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. The dd-cfDNA tests are non-invasive, helping monitor for kidney transplant rejection, thus reducing the need for invasive biopsies and expediting result turnaround times. The contract will ensure necessary services for specimen acquisition, testing, interpretation, and customer support, enabling healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care to veterans. This initiative underlines the VA's commitment to improving transplant monitoring and enhancing healthcare outcomes for kidney transplant recipients in the Western Region.
36C26025Q0439.docx
Apr 4, 2025, 3:04 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs' Network Contracting Office 20 is conducting market research to find qualified contractors to supply medical-grade liquid bulk oxygen and ancillary services for VA medical facilities in the Portland area. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement detailing their business information, capabilities, and compliance with the Statement of Work. The Portland VA Healthcare System specifically needs a Reference Laboratory capable of providing kidney transplant surveillance through non-invasive donor-derived cell-free DNA testing. This lab must operate under rigorous standards, ensuring timely specimen processing and results, mobile phlebotomy services, and compliance with federal regulations. The laboratory will be responsible for high-quality services, including specimen acquisition, testing, and reporting. Key requirements include maintaining turn-around times and managing sensitive patient information securely. Overall, the document outlines the scope of services needed, qualifications for interested parties, and the overall intention of securing reliable laboratory services to enhance healthcare for veterans.
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