6640--POP: 03/01/2026 - 0/28/2031 | IDIQ | Fecal Immunoassay Testing | VISN 20 | Contract Specialist: Eric Lingenfelter

Award Announcement

This document announces the award for Solicitation Number 36C26026Q0152, related to Fecal Immunoassay Testing for Veterans Integrated Service Network 20. The contract type is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a Period of Performance from March 1, 2026, to March 28, 2031. The award was made to POLYMEDCO CANCER DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS LLC, with UEI JYKKQ1NLJRX7. The award amount is $0.00, and the award date was March 1, 2026. The Product Service Code is 6640, and the NAICS Code is 325413.

• Contract Type: IDIQ

• Period of Performance: 03/01/2026 - 03/28/2031

• Award Number: 36C26026D0025

• Award Date: 03-01-2026

• Award Amount: $0.00

• Awardee Name: POLYMEDCO CANCER DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS LLC

• UEI: JYKKQ1NLJRX7

• Address: 510 FURNACE DOCK RD, CORTLANDT MANOR, NY 10567

• Contracting Office: Network Contracting Office 20

• Contracting Office Address: 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd, Bldg.17, Suite B428, Vancouver WA 98661

• Contract Specialist: Eric Lingenfelter (eric.lingenfelter@va.gov, 360-852-9891)

• Solicitation Number: 36C26026Q0152

• Product Service Code (PSC): 6640

• NAICS Code: 325413

• Subject: Fecal Immunoassay Testing for VISN 20

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for Fecal Immunoassay Testing services for Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 (VISN 20). The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 20, is seeking these services on behalf of the VA Portland Healthcare System.

• Fecal Immunoassay Testing services and support.

• Compliance with the Statement of Work (SOW) is required.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: Five ordering periods, from 02/01/2026 to 01/31/2031.

• Estimated Value: Not specified in this document.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 01-23-2026 17:00 PACIFIC TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA.

• Offers are being requested; no separate written solicitation will be issued.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov and www.acquisition.gov/vaar.

• This acquisition is NOT set-aside for small business concerns.

• NAICS Code: 325413 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing).

• Small Business Size Standard: 1250 Employees.

• Product Service Code (PSC): 6640.

• The contracting office is Network Contracting Office 20, located at 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd, Bldg.17, Suite B428, Vancouver WA 98661.

• The Point of Contact is Eric Lingenfelter, Contracting Specialist, at eric.lingenfelter@va.gov.

• Place of Performance is Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 20, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver WA 98661.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing line item details and pricing information for the opportunity. It outlines the "COST PER REPORTABLE (1 DEVICE PER PATIENT)" for various locations and contract options.

• Item Numbers: 1001 through 5001, representing different contract options.
• Locations: Specific quantities are listed for Spokane, Portland, Anchorage, Boise, Puget Sound, White City, Roseburg, and Walla Walla, as well as "PUGET SOUND CUSTOM MAILING KITS."
• Contract Period: Each option covers a one-year period of performance, starting from February 1st of the respective year (e.g., 2026-02-01 to 2027-01-31 for Option 1).
• Quantities: Detailed quantities are provided for each location per option.
• Unit of Measure: Primarily "EA" (Each).
• Pricing: The sheet is structured to allow for unit pricing to be entered for each line item and location.

This sheet is critical for bidders to understand the specific quantities and locations for which they will need to provide pricing. Bidders must use this document to prepare their price proposals, ensuring they accurately quote costs for each item, location, and option period.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Analyzers, Custom Mailing Kits, Supplies, Reagents, and Consumables to perform Fecal Immunoassay Testing for Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 20. The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to award a Five-Year Indefinite Delivery – Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract.

• Analyzers

• Custom Mailing Kits

• Supplies, Reagents, and Consumables for Fecal Immunoassay Testing

• Contract Type: Five-Year Indefinite Delivery – Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

• Minimum Guarantee: $1,000.00

• Total Capacity: $2,500,000.00 over the entire Period of Performance.

• Period of Performance:

  • Ordering Period One: 02/01/2026 - 01/31/2027
  • Ordering Period Two: 02/01/2027 - 01/31/2028
  • Ordering Period Three: 02/01/2028 - 01/31/2029
  • Ordering Period Four: 02/01/2029 - 01/31/2030
  • Ordering Period Five: 02/01/2030 - 01/31/2031

• Offer Due Date: December 31, 2025, at 17:00 PST.

• Evaluation Factors: Price, Technical, and Past Performance. Technical and past performance combined are more important than price.

• Key Technical Evaluation Factors include: Interface (SOW 5.A.b), Mailing System (SOW 5.B.a), Uptime Guarantee (SOW 7.A-C), and Maintenance and Repairs (SOW 8.A-C).

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• Solicitation Number: 36C26026Q0152

• VA POC for this Solicitation: Eric Lingenfelter, eric.lingenfelter@va.gov, 360-852-9891.

• Offerors are required to complete and submit relevant sections of the SF 1449 and associated attachments, including Attachment D for pricing.

• Invoices are to be submitted monthly in arrears.

• Payment will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides estimated quantities and pricing for Custom Mailing Kits and CPRR Fecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) supplies for VISN20 sites. It serves as a reference for potential bidders regarding the expected volume and cost components for these items.

CPRR Fecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) - Estimated Quantities:

• Spokane: 3,200 yearly volume
• Portland: 9,200 yearly volume
• Anchorage: 2,000 yearly volume
• Boise: 1,800 yearly volume
• Puget Sound: 14,000 yearly volume
• White City: 2,700 yearly volume
• Roseburg: 1,800 yearly volume
• Walla Walla: 900 yearly volume
• VISN 20 Total Yearly Volume: 35,600
• Associated CPRR Analyzers: OC-Auto Sensor io OR Sensor Diana

BPA Price for Custom Mailing Kits:

• Puget Sound (Logistics): 1,596 yearly volume
• Description: CUSTOM MAILING KITS FOR SEATTLE, WA (PATIENT CARE) 20 PERSONAL PACKS - Item # OCPU-VA1

This attachment details the estimated annual quantities for FIT testing supplies and custom mailing kits across various VISN20 sites. Bidders should use this information to understand the potential scale of demand and to inform their pricing strategies and proposal development for related opportunities.

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

To provide automated Fecal Immunoassay Testing (FIT) analyzers, Cost Per Reportable Results (CPRR), and custom mailing kits to VA Medical Centers within VISN20.

• Equipment: Vendor shall provide leased Automated FIT analyzers, including installation and operational training at government facilities.

• Supplies & Reagents: Vendor will supply sufficient reagents, consumables, and custom mailing kits for testing based on estimated patient results.

• Services: Includes field service support for the lifetime of the analyzers, troubleshooting helpline, and preventive/corrective maintenance.

• Training: Vendor will provide installation and operational training for personnel.

• Cost Model: Primarily a Cost Per Reportable Result (CPRR) model, where the price per result includes equipment use, all reagents, consumables, maintenance, and training.

• Locations: Services are required for multiple VA Medical Centers across VISN20, including facilities in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington.

• Uptime Guarantee: Analyzers must maintain 95% uptime per month. Downtime exceeding 5% may result in penalties or replacement.

• Service Response: On-site service response required within 24 hours for required repairs. Telephone support must return calls within one hour.

• Method Validation: Vendor is responsible for installation, instrument correlations, validation studies, and operator training to meet CLIA, CAP, CLSI, and VA standards.

• Performance covers multiple VA Medical Centers within VISN20.

• Specific contract period not detailed in this document, but includes lifetime support for analyzers.

• UPS & Line Conditioner: Required for each analyzer, installed and maintained by the vendor.

• EHR/VISTA Interface: Systems must interface through the Data Innovations System.

• Custom Mailing Kits: Provided for mailout programs, meeting US Postal Service requirements.

• Information Security: Strict adherence to Federal laws, regulations, VA Directives, and Handbooks regarding information and information system security is mandatory.