6550--DNA Extraction Reagents Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Brand Name Only Justification for Single Source Awards, prepared in accordance with FAR 13.106-1, for purchases over the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT. It outlines the need for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) to establish a contract for Promega branded kits, reagents, and consumables. These items are required for DNA extraction and quantification using Promega Maxwell RSC and 48 RSC DNA extractors and the Promega Quantus TM fluorometer.

This justification indicates that the government intends to procure these specific Promega branded supplies on a sole-source basis. The reason cited is that the equipment (Maxwell RSC, Maxwell 48 RSC, and Quantus TM fluorometer) was previously procured under a sole-source contract, and the supporting kits and reagents are proprietary to Promega Corporation, the design owner and sole manufacturer. This suggests that vendors who do not offer Promega branded products or are not authorized Promega distributors may not be eligible to bid on this specific requirement as it is currently structured.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Promega branded DNA extraction reagents for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS). These reagents are compatible with Promega Maxwell® 16 and 48 RSC DNA extractors and the Promega Quantus™ fluorometer. They are required for DNA extraction and quantification for various high-level molecular testing, including JAK2, Hereditary Hemochromatosis, Myeloid Panel, Solid Tumor Panel, and LUNG RT-48 testing.

• Promega branded DNA extraction reagents (Maxwell® RSC Blood DNA, Maxwell® RSC RNA FFPE Kit, Maxwell® RSC DNA FFPE Kit, QuantiFluor® ONE dsDNA System, 100rxn).

• Reagents must be compatible with specified Promega equipment.

• Products must be of high quality and consistent with commercial offerings.

• Delivery within 5 calendar days of order receipt.

• Technical telephone support required Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT, with a 4-hour response time.

• The contract will be awarded as Brand Name Only to Promega Corporation.

• Contract Type: Firm/Fixed contract.

• Periods of Performance:

  • Base Period: 06/01/2026 - 09/30/2026
  • Option Period 1: 10/01/2026 - 09/30/2027
  • Option Period 2: 10/01/2027 - 09/30/2028
  • Option Period 3: 10/01/2028 - 09/30/2029
  • Option Period 4: 10/01/2029 - 09/30/2030

• Estimated quantities are provided but are subject to "on demand, as needed" requests.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM (NAICS 325413).

• Offerors must be registered at SBA Small Business Search if applicable (SDVOSB).

• Submission of offers is electronic via email to Robert Bennett at robert.bennett8@va.gov.

• Proposals must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe .pdf format.

• Offerors must submit a signed and dated solicitation document (SF 1449), completed Price/Cost Schedule, and Rate Table.

• Technical proposals must detail the offeror's ability to complete tasks and indicate subcontractor usage.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) process.

• Key deadlines:

  • Questions due: 05/06/2026 at 4:00 PM Central.
  • Offers due: 05/13/2026 at 4:00 PM Central.

• This is a full and open competition solicitation.

• All required and completed documents must be emailed to the Contracting Officer.

• Questions will be answered via amendment.

• Faxed proposals will not be accepted.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a solicitation (RFQ) for DNA Extraction Reagents to be supplied to the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 12 for Commercial Products and Services.

• The specific contract line items, quantities, and units of measure will be detailed within the forthcoming RFQ documentation.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026 (Base Year)

• Place of Performance: Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA

• Quotes are due by 4:00 PM Central Time on May 13, 2026.

• Quotes must be emailed to robert.bennett8@va.gov.

• Offerors are responsible for ensuring their complete quote is received by the Contracting Officer before the closing date and time.

• Technical questions are due via email to robert.bennett8@va.gov by 4:00 PM on May 6, 2026.

• This is a full and open competition.

• Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of offer.

• For SDVOSB vendors, registration in the SBA Small Business Search as an SDVOSB is required.

• Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors.

• NAICS Code: 325413 (Size Standard: 1,250 Employees)

• The solicitation number is 36C26326R0054.

• The Contracting Officer is Robert Bennett (robert.bennett8@va.gov, 319-339-7079).