6640--MC | VISN 15 Path & Lab | Gas testing Creatinine 36C25525A0026
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) VISN 15 is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Point of Care testing for Creatinine with eGFR. The VA intends to establish an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement under a Cost Per Reportable (CPRR) contract. Responses are due March 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
- Services: Provide point of care testing reagents and analyzer service for Creatinine with eGFR at select VISN 15 Laboratory Sites.
- Contract Type: CPRR, covering 5-year equipment use, all reagents, standards, quality controls, supplies, maintenance, and training.
- Instrumentation: Must be FDA approved, capable of performing Creatinine and eGFR (using MDRD Equation), pH, pCO2, pO2, Sodium, Potassium, Ionized Calcium, Chloride, Glucose, Lactate, and other calculated parameters. Testing must not be High Complexity by CLIA definitions. Compatibility with wireless EPOC analyzers at Kansas City VAMC is required.
- Data Management: Systems must interface with the VA computerized hospital information system (VISTA).
- Maintenance: Full remote and onsite maintenance, including parts, software updates, and labor.
- Validation: Contractor is responsible for all validation studies (precision, method comparison, accuracy, calibration, reference interval, sensitivity, specificity) at their expense, consistent with CLSI guidelines and CAP standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research for a single vendor award, firm-fixed price IDIQ.
- Period of Performance: Anticipated base year plus four one-year options, with ordering periods from 09/01/2026 through 08/31/2027.
- Pricing: Cost Per Patient Reportable Result (CPRR) basis.
- Anticipated Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), with potential for alternate set-aside or full and open competition if SDVOSB response is inadequate.
- Response Due: March 10, 2026, 3:00 PM CST.
- Published: March 2, 2026.
Eligibility / Submission
- Required Information: Company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, email, UEI number, Cage Code, Tax ID Number, type of small business, and a capability statement addressing qualifications.
- Eligibility: Organizations must have an active SAM.gov account.
- Email Subject: Reference "36C25526Q0183 Creatine Testing" in all email subject lines.
Additional Notes
This is for market research only and is not a solicitation or invitation for bid. The Government is not obligated to pay for any costs associated with responding to this notice and does not guarantee a contract award based on this announcement.