6640--VISN 8 Electrophoresis Testing
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), has issued an Award Notice for Automated Capillary Protein Electrophoresis Testing for VISN 08 locations in Florida. This requirement, valued at $4,091,294.00, is being fulfilled on a sole source basis by Sebia, Inc.
Scope of Work
This contract covers Automated Capillary Protein Electrophoresis testing and reagents, including instruments, consumables, equipment services, and maintenance. These tests are critical for VA patient care, separating molecules like proteins or hemoglobin in blood samples. Specific tests include Serum Protein (SPEP), Serum/Urine Immunotyping (IT), Urine Protein (UPEP), Hemoglobin (HBEP), Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT), Urine Immunofixation (UIFE), Acid Hemoglobin (AHBEP), and Oligoclonal Bands, CSF.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Fixed-price Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2031 (five years)
- Total Estimated Value: $4,091,294.00 (approximately $818,258.80 per year)
- Award Date: May 4, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This procurement was restricted to Sebia, Inc. as a sole source, justified under FAR Part 12.102 and RFO 12.201-1. Sebia, Inc. is the manufacturer and sole source for the proprietary Octa3 Analyzer systems and software. Market research confirmed no other authorized distributors or capable SDVOSB/VOSB providers for maintenance, repairs, or distribution of the required products. A notice of intent to award was posted, and the single response received from Helena Laboratories was deemed not capable.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Todd Pappas
- Email: todd.pappas@va.gov
- Phone: 352-381-5702