6515--PR Needed NEW Request / Tyroid Molecular Tests - THYROSEQ 5 year contract
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) - Seattle, is soliciting proposals for molecular testing services for indeterminate thyroid nodules. This requirement is for a five-year contract to aid in diagnosing thyroid nodules and potentially reduce unnecessary surgeries. Proposals are due by July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide molecular testing of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens from thyroid nodules diagnosed as "indeterminate" (Follicular Lesion of Uncertain Significance or Follicular Neoplasm). The testing aims to stratify nodules into low-risk (benign) and high-risk for malignancy. Key requirements include:
- The molecular test must have high specificity and sensitivity for malignancy, employing an extensive panel of thyroid-related gene mutations, including at a minimum: BRAF, RAS, TERT, RET, NTRK, and ALK.
- The contractor shall provide transport media, packaging, and postage for overnight shipment of specimens.
- A turnaround time (TAT) of seven (7) business days for results.
- The contractor facility must be Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified.
- Customer service with expertise in thyroid testing panels must be available Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm MST.
- The laboratory should have a reputable history of performing thyroid molecular testing for other VA laboratories.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation
- Duration: A base year (October 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027) and four option years, extending the contract through August 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Not specified.
- Response Due: July 1, 2026
- Published Date: June 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility.
Special Requirements
- Security & Privacy: C&A requirements do not apply. Strict adherence to VA information confidentiality, privacy, and security laws and policies is mandatory. A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) will be required. Sensitive VA information must be stored, transported, or transmitted in FIPS 140-2 validated encrypted form. Contractors must complete a yearly Contractor Security Control Assessment (CSCA).
- Data Breach Liability: The contractor is liable for liquidated damages in the event of a data breach or privacy incident involving sensitive personal information.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Hector D Gonzalez, Contract Specialist (hector.gonzalez1@va.gov)