6640--Octave Lab Testing Services for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI
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 Network 10 Contracting Office, is conducting a Sources Sought / Market Survey to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Octave Lab Testing Services for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI. This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation for offers. Responses will help determine potential set-asides for a future requirement. Responses are due by Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Octave Multiple Sclerosis Disease Activity (MSDA) blood biomarker assay testing services. This proprietary test measures 18 protein biomarkers to generate a disease activity score (1-10 scale) and pathway sub-scores. The service supports the clinical management of Veterans with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) by assisting in baseline phenotyping, Disease Modifying Therapy (DMT) selection, and longitudinal monitoring.
Contractor responsibilities include providing MSDA testing, maintaining CLIA certification, processing specimens, generating comprehensive reports, securely delivering results, offering customer support, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and billing the VA. Specimen collection will occur at the VA Medical Center in Detroit, while testing will be performed at the Contractor's CLIA-certified laboratory facility.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services, $19 Million Size Standard)
- Period of Performance: 12 months (Base Year) with potential option years.
- Estimated Annual Value: Approximately $70,000 (based on $1,349 per MSDA test).
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; responses will inform potential future set-asides.
Response Requirements
Interested businesses must submit the following information:
- Business Name, GSA contract number (if applicable), and Address.
- Point of Contact Name, Phone Number, and E-mail Address.
- SAM UEID Number and NAICS code.
- Business Size (SMALL or LARGE).
- Type of Business (e.g., SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED, VETERAN OWNED, 8A, HUB Zone, WOMEN-OWNED).
- Technical Capabilities that align with the Statement of Work (SOW) and applicable certifications.
Submission Details
- Response Deadline: Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Submission Method: Email responses to Cierra.Joshua@va.gov.
- Email Subject/Body: Must include "36C25026Q0548".
Additional Notes
This is solely a Sources Sought Notice for market research and planning purposes. It is not a request for proposals, and no reimbursement will be made for costs associated with providing information.