Q301--NEW - Equipment - nCounter Pro
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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
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), is seeking to procure an nCounter Pro Analysis System along with associated reagents, consumables, and a comprehensive technical service and support contract. This acquisition aims to upgrade existing instrumentation and enable robust in-house tumor testing for actionable treatment decisions, benefiting Veterans by guiding therapy management and potential clinical trial enrollment. This is categorized as a Special Notice for equipment and services.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing and installing the nCounter Pro Analysis System, including printers and power supplies, at the VANTHCS Molecular Department in Dallas, TX. The scope also includes furnishing all necessary reagents, supplies, and consumables. Key services encompass test validation guidance, ongoing technical support, instrument repairs, scheduled preventive maintenance for both the new system and the existing GeoMx System (serial # 2106G0279), and operator training.
Key Requirements & Performance Standards
The nCounter Pro Analysis System must support single tube multiplexing for up to 800 genes/regions, offer quantitative analysis, feature a fully automated and intuitive user interface, and accommodate flexible sample requirements, including FFPE. It should provide comprehensive content with off-the-shelf gene expression panels and allow for flexible experimental design with Panel Plus and expandable throughput via PlexSet reagent.
The maintenance agreement requires equipment to perform within manufacturer specifications, with technical support available by phone during business hours (M-F, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm local time). On-site repairs are to be dispatched within 48 business hours for critical issues, with unlimited service visits M-F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. All repair parts, labor, and preventive maintenance kits must be provided at no additional cost to the government. The contractor must immediately notify the VA of any changes affecting test performance or reagent composition per FDA regulations.
Records Management
Contractors must comply with all applicable NARA records management laws and regulations, including the Federal Records Act and Privacy Act. This involves preserving all records created for Government use, managing them in accordance with Federal law, and reporting any unlawful destruction or unauthorized disclosures. The VA North Texas Health Care System retains ownership of all data and records produced under this contract. Contractor employees handling records must complete VHA-provided records management training.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Procurement of Equipment and Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Place of Performance: VA North Texas Health Care System, 4500 S. Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216
- Response Date: April 30, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published Date: April 23, 2026, 6:52 PM UTC
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Akisha Woods, Contract Specialist, at Akisha.Woods@va.gov or 682-403-3103.