6630--Immunoassay Philadelphia and Pittsburgh VAMCs
Overview
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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) is conducting a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for high input, automated Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA) testing. This requirement is for CMV, Lyme, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and VZV testing at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System and the Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia. This is not a solicitation, but market research. Responses are due by February 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires automated Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA) testing capabilities for a range of infectious disease markers, specifically:
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
- Lyme disease
- Measles
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV)
Services will be performed at two locations:
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive Campus, Pittsburgh, PA 15240
- Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Medical Center, 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Market research is being conducted with specific interest in Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).
- Response Due: February 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST
- Published: February 4, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must have an active registration in SAM.gov and provide the following:
- Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Email Address, DUNS Number, CAGE Code, and Tax ID Number.
- A capability statement and relevant literature demonstrating the ability to supply the required items.
- A Brochure/Specification Sheet for the product.
- Answers to socio-economic status questions under NAICS 334516 (Small Business, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, Woman Owned, Large Business).
- Indication of GSA/FSS schedule for these items, including schedule number and expiration date, if applicable.
Veteran-Owned Business Considerations
In accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Kingdomware, SDVOSB and VOSB firms interested in this procurement must be verified in the VetBiz Registry (http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/) and meet eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 to be considered.
Contact Information
All responses and questions must be submitted via email ONLY to Keri Hester, Contracting Officer, at keri.hester1@va.gov. Phone calls will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids, quotes, or proposals. The government reserves the right to issue a solicitation at a later date.