Q301--New - Decipher Contract Base +4
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PSC
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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 17, intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Decipher Corp. for Decipher Genomic Prostate Cancer Testing. This is a Special Notice for an intended sole source procurement, not a request for competitive proposals. The testing is crucial for post-surgery oncology patients to assess cancer recurrence likelihood.
Scope of Work
The contract covers the procurement of Decipher Genomic Prostate Cancer Testing, including all related CPT codes, labor, supplies, equipment, insurance, and supervision. The off-site testing will be administered by the VA North Texas Healthcare System, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. This test provides prognostic information to guide prostate cancer treatment, predicting 5-year Metastasis and 10-year cancer-related mortality in localized prostate cancer. The estimated annual test volume is 15.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Contract
- Period of Performance: Base year plus four option years
- Intended Awardee: Decipher Corp.
- Statutory Authority: 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source)
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for quotations or proposals, and a contract will not be awarded based on offers received in response to this notice. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. These submissions will be used solely to determine if a comparable and more advantageous source is available to the government. If no affirmative written response is received within five (5) days from the publication date (April 29, 2026), a contract will be issued to Decipher Corp. without further notice.
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, by 10:00 AM Central Time
- Published Date: April 29, 2026
- Contact: Susan Flores, Contract Specialist, Susan.Flores2@va.gov, 210-617-5300 X24379