Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Polymedco
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order to Polymedco Cancer Diagnostic Products LLC. This action is for a service to mail Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) collection kits to Veterans for colorectal cancer screening. The VA aims to standardize its National Colorectal Cancer Screening Program with quality products. Interested parties must submit their capabilities in writing by June 04, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
Polymedco Cancer Diagnostic Products LLC is intended to provide a comprehensive mailer collection kit service for Veterans within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Key requirements include:
- Informing Veterans about necessary testing and providing instructions for proper collection.
- Mailing collection kits directly to Veterans.
- Managing an estimated annual volume of 100,000 to 700,000 kits.
- Ensuring pricing covers all labor, materials, and supplies.
- Facilitating the return of kits by Veterans via mail to pre-marked addresses provided by the VHA.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price purchase order
- Proposed Awardee: Polymedco Cancer Diagnostic Products LLC (Small Business)
- Contract Vehicle: GSA contract 36F79720D0016
- Period of Performance: September 10, 2026 – September 09, 2031
- Notice Published: May 29, 2026
- Response Due: June 04, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- The proposed award is to a Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 325413 (In-Vitro Substance Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1250 Employees.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is NOT a solicitation or a request for quote. It is an intent to award on a non-competitive basis. However, interested parties who believe they can satisfy the requirements are encouraged to identify their capability in writing. Information submitted will be used by the VA to determine if competitive procedures can be utilized for this requirement.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Dylan Nolz (dylan.nolz@va.gov)
- Secondary: Kurt Tanny (Kurt.Tanny@va.gov)