AJ12--KONIARIS RNA Sequencing
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research for a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources for Transcriptomic (RNA) and epigenomic (ATAC) sequencing services for the Portland VA Medical Center. This is not a solicitation, but aims to determine the appropriate acquisition method. Responses are due February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing comprehensive sequencing services, including:
- Transcriptomic (RNA) and epigenomic (ATAC) sequencing for 10-100 samples annually.
- Sample Handling: Vendor must provide a free courier for sample pickup. Samples are temperature-sensitive and perishable, requiring dry ice (provided by Koniaris lab). Damaged samples returned by the vendor will be corrected at no cost to the lab.
- Optional Tasks: RNA isolation, quality control, library preparation, sequencing, and analysis (including alignment to reference genome). Similar optional tasks for ATAC sequencing (library preparation, sequencing, and data analysis).
- Location Requirement: The sequencing facility should be as close to Portland, OR as possible due to the delicate nature of the samples.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (Market Research)
- Period of Performance:
- Base: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
- Option Year 1: April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028
- Option Year 2: April 1, 2028 – March 31, 2029
- Option Year 3: April 1, 2029 – March 31, 2030
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- NAICS Code: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)) with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Published: February 12, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested contractors should submit responses via email to Nazanin Kreiner at nazanin.kreiner@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses should include:
- Company name, address, SAM UEI, country of product manufacture, and business size.
- Point of contact name, phone number, and email address.
- Confirmation of whether services are offered on a current GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract. Responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition method.
Additional Notes
No Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) or Information (GFI) will be provided. Contractors will not require background investigations or access sensitive information/areas unsupervised. Dr. Adrian Baris will monitor samples and results for quality. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for information provided.