6550--Reagents and consumables for Oncology

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the tasks and responsibilities for providing reagents and consumables for oncology testing at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS).

• Procure reagents and consumables compatible with Ion Torrent S5, Ion Torrent Chef System, and Ion Torrent Genexus.

• These supplies are required for DNA and RNA Myeloid testing and DNA Solid Tumor testing.

• Specific genes to be covered include a comprehensive list for Myeloid and Solid Tumor testing (detailed in the SOW).

• A list of required products with descriptions and part numbers is provided.

• The VAGLAHS is located at 11301 Wilshire Blvd, CA 90073.

• Normal hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, excluding Federal holidays. However, the service operates 24/7, and the vendor must coordinate work outside normal hours with the Program Manager.

• Information Security: Vendor must adhere to VA standard operating procedures, contract language, laws, and regulations regarding LAN/Internet, data, information, and system security. This includes meeting government minimum security requirements for firewalls and web servers, protecting government data, and reporting security violations. Compliance with FISMA, OMB Circular A-130, and NIST standards is required.

• Contract Personnel Security: All contractor employees requiring access to VA computer systems must undergo a background investigation and receive a favorable adjudication from the VA Security and Investigations Center (07C). Specific VA directives and handbooks govern the level of investigation. Forms must be completed and returned within 30 days of contract award. The contractor is responsible for the actions of personnel whose security clearances are pending.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a list of CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) with associated product details, quantities, and pricing information. It appears to be a pricing sheet or a detailed list of required materials for a potential contract.

• CLINs: A numbered list of contract line items.
• Brand Name & Nomenclature: Specifies the brand (Thermo Fisher Scientific) and the exact product name for each CLIN.
• Manufacturer Part Number: Provides the specific part number for each item.
• Salient Characteristics: Indicates that detailed characteristics are found in the SOW.
• Quantity (EA): Lists the required quantity for each item.
• Unit Price & Extended Price: Columns for pricing, with Unit Price currently set to 0.0, suggesting this may be a template or require bidder input for pricing.

This attachment provides a detailed breakdown of the specific reagents, kits, and consumables required for the opportunity. Bidders should use this list to understand the exact items needed, their quantities, and potentially to formulate their pricing proposals. The reference to the SOW for salient characteristics indicates that further technical details for each item can be found in that document.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, seeking quotations for Oncology Reagents and consumables. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

• Procurement of Oncology Reagents and consumables on an 'as needed' basis.

• Offerors must meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified in the Statement of Work (SOW), which details brand name or equal requirements per FAR 52.211-6.

• Products must be new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) goods; remanufactured or gray market items are not acceptable (per 852.212-72).

• Offerors must provide documentation demonstrating how their proposed products meet minimum requirements, including product brochures, warranty details, and dealer authorization letters if applicable.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: Projected start 02/09/2026 – 02/08/2027.

• Delivery: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System West LA Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90073. Orders placed on an as-needed basis.

• Proposal Due Date: February 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST.

• Submission Method: Email to Carlos.Magana@va.gov with subject "Solicitation 36C26226Q0319". Proposals must be in Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, or MS Excel formats.

• Inquiries Due: January 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST via email to Carlos.Magana@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors:

  1. Technical Capability (meeting minimum requirements).
  2. Price.
  3. Salient Characteristics (meeting minimum requirements, especially for 'equal' products).

• Offer Acceptance Period: Offerors must hold prices firm for 120 calendar days from the offer receipt date.

• Full and open competition.

• NAICS Code: 325413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees.

• Attachment A (Schedule of Pricing) must be completed.

• Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications) or ensure SAM.gov is updated.

• Relevant clauses include FAR 52.211-6 (Brand Name or Equal), FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, and VAAR 852.212-72 (Gray Market Items).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of reagents and consumables for Oncology. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, is issuing this request.

Details regarding specific reagents and consumables are expected to be found in the attached documents (RFQ, Attachment A, SOW).

Not explicitly stated in the provided text. Refer to attachments for details.

• Response Date/Time: February 5, 2026, 9:00 AM Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA.
• Archive Date: 10 days after the response date.

Not specified in the provided text. Refer to attachments for details.

• Solicitation Number: 36C26226Q0319
• Product Service Code: 6550
• NAICS Code: 325413
• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600, Long Beach CA 90815.
• Place of Performance: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90073, USA.
• Point of Contact: Carlos Magana, Contract Specialist, Carlos.Magana@va.gov.
• Attachments: RFQ, Attachment A, and SOW are available for review.