Q301--Prostate Testing Non-Invasive | VISN 19
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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), specifically Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified sources for Non-Invasive Urine Testing for Prostate Cancer for various VISN 19 facilities. This RFI aims to gather information to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy. Responses are due by April 13, 2026, at 08:00 AM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks a non-invasive, urine-based molecular liquid biopsy test for men. This test must provide a risk score to differentiate between high and low risk of aggressive prostate cancer, thereby indicating the need for a prostate biopsy. Key requirements include:
- The test risk score must be based on an analysis of RNA markers.
- The algorithm must not incorporate PSA levels.
- A Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) should not be required prior to urine specimen collection.
- Vendors must be able to ship test kits directly to patients with prepaid return labels to the testing facility.
- Vendors may also be required to provide test kits to VA laboratory departments for distribution to designated patients, also with prepaid return labels.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 621511 (Medical Laboratories)
- Response Due: Monday, April 13, 2026, 08:00 AM Mountain Time
- Published: March 30, 2026
- Facilities: Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (CO), Fort Harrison VA Medical Center (MT), Grand Junction VA Medical Center (CO), Oklahoma City VA Medical Center (OK), Salt Lake City VA Medical Center (UT), Muskogee VA Medical Center (OK), Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic (OK).
Submission Requirements & Evaluation
This is market research and does not constitute a solicitation. Interested parties must provide:
- Company information: Name, Address, UEI, Contact Name, Phone, Email.
- Business size information: Indicate all applicable categories (Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Woman Owned, SDVOSB, VOSB, Large Business).
- FSS/GSA Contract Holder status, contract number, and effective/expiration dates.
- Confirmation if the proposed solution is available on FSS/GSA.
- Proposed pricing structure (e.g., Cost Per Reportable Result, Cost Per Test, Fixed Monthly Charge, or Other).
- Answers to FAR Market Research Questions, including subcontracting percentages for small businesses.
Based on responses, the requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition. Submissions are voluntary, and the government will not provide feedback or evaluations.
Action Items
Submit responses via email to Alejandra.Sierra@va.gov and NCO19Lab@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.