6640 Fecal Immunoassay Testing (FIT) VISN 20
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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), Network Contracting Office 20, is soliciting proposals for Fecal Immunoassay Testing (FIT) services for VA Medical Centers across Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 (VISN 20). This opportunity seeks vendors to provide automated FIT analyzers, custom mailing kits, and associated supplies, reagents, and consumables under a Cost Per Reportable Result (CPRR) model. Offers are due by January 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The selected vendor will provide automated FIT analyzers, including installation and operational training at government facilities. Services encompass field service support for the lifetime of the analyzers, troubleshooting, and preventive/corrective maintenance. The vendor must supply sufficient reagents, consumables, and custom mailing kits based on estimated patient results. Key locations include VA Medical Centers in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, with an estimated total yearly volume of 35,600 FIT tests across VISN 20.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Five-Year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Five one-year ordering periods, from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031.
- Minimum Guarantee: $1,000.00
- Total Capacity: $2,500,000.00 over the entire period.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (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 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: January 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (Los Angeles, USA).
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Price, Technical, and Past Performance. Technical and past performance combined are considered more important than price.
- Key Technical Evaluation Factors: 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).
- Submission Requirements: Offerors must complete and submit relevant sections of the SF 1449 and associated attachments, including Attachment D for pricing.
Key Requirements
- Performance Standards: Analyzers must maintain 95% uptime monthly. On-site service response is required within 24 hours for repairs, and telephone support must return calls within one hour.
- Technical Specifications: Systems must interface through the Data Innovations System (EHR/VISTA Interface). Custom mailing kits must meet US Postal Service requirements.
- Compliance: Strict adherence to Federal laws, VA Directives, and Handbooks regarding information security is mandatory. Vendor is responsible for method validation to meet CLIA, CAP, CLSI, and VA standards.
Contact Information
- Point of Contact: Eric Lingenfelter, Contracting Specialist
- Email: Eric.Lingenfelter@va.gov
- Phone: 360-852-9891