ContractSpecial Notice

Q301--NEW - Equipment - nCounter Pro

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS• 36C25726Q0495

Response Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Deadline passed

Days Remaining

Closed

Set-Aside

Full & Open

Notice Type

Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contract Office 17, is seeking an nCounter Pro Analysis System upgrade with associated service support for VA North Texas Health Care System to strengthen in-house tumor testing for Veterans. The work includes delivery, installation, setup, reagents, consumables, technical and field support, maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance, test validation guidance, and operator training for the existing GeoMx system and related instrumentation. Performance needs include single-tube multiplexing up to 800 genes or regions, automated operation, flexible sample handling, off-the-shelf content, expandable throughput, and service support with phone assistance and on-site response at the Dallas Molecular Department location. The special notice is Solicitation Number 36C25726Q0495, and the primary contact is Contract Specialist Akisha Woods at Akisha.Woods@va.gov, 682-403-3103.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

334516

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

PSC Code

Q301

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING

Solicitation Documents

1 Files

36C25726Q0495.docx

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AI Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a special notice (Solicitation Number 36C25726Q0495) for the procurement of an nCounter Pro Analysis System, including reagents, consumables, and a technical service and support contract for the existing GeoMx System. The purpose is to upgrade instrumentation for robust in-house tumor testing to guide treatment decisions and potential clinical trial enrollment for Veterans. The contractor will be responsible for delivery, installation, setup, test validation guidance, technical support, provision of supplies, instrument repairs, preventive maintenance, and operator training. The Nanostring Instrumentation will be located in the Molecular Department, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service at VA North Texas Health Care System in Dallas, TX. Key performance requirements include single-tube multiplexing, ease-of-use, flexible sample requirements, comprehensive content, and expandable throughput. The maintenance agreement covers equipment performance, repairs, technical support (available by phone and on-site), and the provision of all repair parts at no additional cost to the government. The period of performance for the service agreement will be established after delivery and installation. Deliverables include warranted repair parts, equipment for maintenance, labor and preventive maintenance kits, test verification, and invoices. The contract also includes extensive NARA records management language, requiring the contractor to comply with all applicable records management laws, regulations, and policies, including those related to federal records, FOIA, and the Privacy Act.