6640--Notice of Intent to Sole Source | Renown Health Histopathology Services |
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), specifically the Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO21), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Secondary Histopathology Services at the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHCS) in Reno, Nevada. The VA intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to Renown Health. Firms believing they can meet the requirement must express interest by February 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services include intermittent histopathology support, encompassing:
- Complete tissue processing from initial processing to hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) stained tissue on a slide.
- Microtomy and H&E staining of tissue processed and embedded at VASNHCS.
- Preparation of additional slides with Group I, Group II, or immunohistochemical (IHC) stained tissue for microscopic examination.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, base plus four option years
- Period of Performance: March 26, 2026 - March 25, 2031
- Anticipated Award Date: March 5, 2026
- Response Due: February 11, 2026, by 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (for expressions of interest)
- Published: February 6, 2026
Eligibility / Response
This is not a solicitation. Firms capable of meeting the requirement may identify their interest and capability to the Contracting Officer, John Waldrip (john.waldrip@va.gov), within 15 calendar days of publication. Responses must indicate business size (large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a), woman-owned) and U.S. or foreign ownership. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
This is a Notice of Intent Special Announcement ONLY and does not constitute a solicitation or request for competitive proposals. The Government is not obligated to pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding. The intended awardee is Renown Health (UEI: CCJUZP1D8U44, CAGE: 5V8X6).