6550--Test Kits and Reagents - Sources Sought
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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) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential vendors for domestic Test Kits and Reagents for the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, CT. This market research aims to inform a potential future Request for Quotation (RFQ). A specific Statement of Work (SOW) is attached detailing a requirement for 10X Genomics Multiome Single-Cell kits, which is currently considered for other than full and open competition as a single-source procurement. Responses are due by April 20, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought notice is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. The VA seeks to identify capable vendors for a requirement of domestic Test Kits and Reagents. The applicable NAICS code is 325413 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) and PSC is 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets).
A detailed SOW outlines a specific need for 10X Genomics Multiome Single-Cell kits and associated reagents for the Clinical Neurosciences Division (CND) and VA Brain Bank. These kits are crucial for studying the neurobiology of PTSD and comorbid conditions, enabling multimodal single-cell analysis (gene expression and epigenetic information). The required kits include Chromium Next GEM Single Cell Multiome ATAC + Gene Expression Reagent Bundles, Chromium Next GEM Chip J, Single Index Kit N Set A, Dual Index Kit TT Set A, Xenium Decoding Reagents and Consumables, Xenium Cell Segmentation Add-on Kit, and Xenium Slides & Sample Prep Reagents. These must support various genomic research tasks such as scRNA-seq, scATAC-seq, scDNA-seq, Spatial Transcriptomics, and Epigenomics, featuring droplet-based microfluidics, high sensitivity, and proven performance.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (not a solicitation)
- NAICS Code: 325413 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing)
- PSC: 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage). However, firms claiming Small Business status under the Veteran's First Contracting Program must be VERIFIED by the Small Business Administration (SBA) via VetCert. The attached SOW for 10X Genomics kits indicates this particular procurement is for other than full and open competition, identified as a single-source requirement.
- Place of Performance: VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT
- Response Due Date: April 20, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: April 6, 2026
- Specific SOW Note: The period of performance for the 10X Genomics SOW is 8 weeks from contract award, with deliverables shipped to the VA National PTSD Brain Bank in New Haven, CT.
Registration & Compliance
Prospective firms must be registered in SAM.gov (www.sam.gov). Firms claiming Small Business status under the Veteran's First Contracting Program must be VERIFIED by the Small Business Administration (SBA) via VetCert (sba.gov). Additionally, vendors must complete Form 10091 at https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/ to be "vendorized" by the VA. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments.
Next Steps
Interested parties should register on the SAM.gov interested vendors list. The Contracting Officer, Tara Dossiema (Tara.Dossiema@va.gov), will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received. This notice fulfills FAR Part 5.101(a) posting requirements.