AJ12--Cancelled RFQ RNA Sequencing
Overview
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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
This SAM.gov opportunity (Solicitation 36C26026Q0384) for RNA Sequencing services for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Portland VA Medical Center, has been CANCELLED. The original Request for Quotation (RFQ) was a Total Small Business Set-Aside. No further offers are being accepted for this solicitation.
Background
The original solicitation, posted on March 24, 2026, sought Transcriptomic (RNA) and epigenomic (ATAC) sequencing services. The research aimed to understand mechanisms underpinning cachexia, particularly in veterans susceptible to sepsis. Key requirements included sequencing 10-100 samples per year, with optional RNA isolation, quality control, library preparation, sequencing, and analysis. Vendors were required to provide courier service for temperature-sensitive samples, and the sequencing facility was preferred to be located near Portland, OR.
Original Contract Details (Now Cancelled)
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Base period from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with four option years extending through April 30, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: AJ12 (General Science And Technology R&D Services)
- NAICS Code: 541715
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR 97239.
Original Submission & Evaluation (Now Cancelled)
- Proposal Submission Deadline: April 7, 2026, by 1:00 PM MDT (prior to cancellation).
- Questions Deadline: March 31, 2026, by 1:00 PM MDT (prior to cancellation).
- Evaluation Factors: Price, Technical or Quality, and Past Performance (prior to cancellation).
- Award was to be made to a single, responsible, and responsive offeror with the lowest price that met requirements.
Cancellation Details
This solicitation was officially cancelled via Amendment 0002, posted on May 1, 2026. All previous amendments, including Amendment 0001 which updated Line Items (CLINs 1003, 2003, and 3003 were removed), are now superseded by the cancellation. Offerors should disregard any previous submission instructions or deadlines.
Point of Contact
For any inquiries regarding this cancellation, please contact Nazanin Kreiner, Contracting Officer, at nazanin.kreiner@va.gov or (208) 429-2033.