Q301--High-Throughput Sample Processing Including Tasso, Methlaytion Profiling and Bioinformatic Data Analysis and Annotation

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Tempus AI, Inc. for services related to the Million Veteran Program (MVP) under the Genomic Medicine Program. The services involve integrated, high-throughput molecular testing, including Tasso capillary blood collection, methylation profiling, and bioinformatic data analysis and annotation.

• Processing of large sample volumes efficiently.

• Generation of accurate, fully annotated results with quality metrics and sample metadata.

• Delivery of data within specified unit rates and turnaround timelines.

• Support for decentralized, at-home sampling using Tasso+ capillary blood collection kits.

• Performance of targeted methylation panels, targeted DNA panels, and gene expression profiling.

• Standard quality control checks for sample integrity, concentration, and purity.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price IDIQ

• Period of Performance: Ordering period from September 30, 2025, to September 29, 2030.

• No option periods.

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, not a solicitation. Therefore, proposal submission and evaluation details are not applicable.

This acquisition is being conducted on a sole source basis with Tempus AI, Inc. Market research indicated that no other contractors could meet the specialized requirements at scale, including validated Veteran-specific assays and unique bioinformatics capabilities.

• The contract is a continuation of existing services to ensure consistency, reproducibility, and data quality for the MVP.
• The anticipated value is redacted in the provided document.
• The justification cites statutory authority 41 USC §3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1 for sole source procurement.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for High-Throughput Sample Processing, including Tasso, Methylation Profiling, and Bioinformatic Data Analysis and Annotation. The Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office East, is seeking these services.

• High-throughput sample processing.

• Tasso (likely referring to a specific type of sample or assay).

• Methylation profiling.

• Bioinformatic data analysis and annotation.

• The award number is 36C24E26D0008.

• The award amount is $35,239,692.50.

• The award date was February 11, 2026.

Not explicitly detailed in the provided metadata and abstract. The full solicitation document would contain these details.

Not specified in the provided metadata. The full solicitation document would contain these details.

• The Contracting Office is located in Pittsburgh, PA (ZIP Code 15215-1802).
• The Solicitation Number is 36C24E25R0035.
• The Product/Service Code is Q301.
• The NAICS Code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories).
• The awardee is TEMPUS AI, INC (UEI: PW4TQZ3KDLU3).
• The attached document referenced is "Sole Source Redacted_Redacted.docx".