6550--MC | VISN15 Path & Lab | Follow-on Occult Blood Testing (VA-26-00034256)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, has issued a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought to identify potential sources for Follow-on Occult Blood Testing services and supplies. This is for market research and planning purposes only. Responses are due by February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI aims to gather information on qualified sources and their size classifications under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). The VA seeks to understand industry capabilities to provide supplies/services related to "MC | VISN15 Path & Lab | Follow-on Occult Blood Testing." The information will inform future acquisition decisions, and a formal solicitation may follow.
Key Information Requested from Vendors
Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to meet the requirement. Responses should include:
- Company name, address, and point of contact.
- Business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, Hubzone, WOSB, Large Business), and confirmation if small under NAICS 334516.
- Whether the company is a manufacturer, distributor, or offers an equivalent solution.
- Details on any alteration, assembly, or modification if a distributor/reseller.
- Information on existing federal contracts (e.g., GSA FSS, VA NAC, NASA SEWP) and contract numbers.
- Clear, compelling evidence of capability to meet the requirement described in the attached SOW (though the SOW itself is not provided in this RFI text).
- SAM UEI number.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Market research to identify potential qualified sources, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) entities.
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, 10:00 AM CST
- Published: February 20, 2026
- Product/Service Code: 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
Submission Instructions & Disclaimers
Responses must be submitted via email to Stephen.Parrott@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. This is not a solicitation, and responses do not constitute offers or create a binding contract. Responders are responsible for all associated expenses. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of any future solicitation. If a solicitation is issued, interested parties must respond separately to that announcement.