RNA Sequencing
Overview
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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 the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources capable of providing Transcriptomic (RNA) and epigenomic (ATAC) sequencing services for the Portland VA Medical Center (VAMC). This is not a solicitation for bids or proposals. Responses are due by February 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The government requires transcriptomic (RNA) and epigenomic (ATAC/methylome) sequencing for an estimated 10-100 samples per year. Specific tasks may include: RNA isolation, quality control, library preparation (for both RNA and ATAC), and sequencing. Optional services include alignment to a reference genome and ATAC sequencing data analysis. Due to the delicate and temperature-sensitive nature of the samples, the vendor must provide a free courier service for pickup and shipping with dry ice. The facility performing the sequencing should ideally be located as close to Portland, Oregon, as possible.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Potential Period of Performance: A base year from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with two option years extending to March 31, 2029, and a third option year to March 31, 2030.
- Set-Aside: None specified in this notice.
- NAICS Code: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)), with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 1:00 PM Mountain Time
- Published: February 12, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested contractors should submit their responses via email to Nazanin Kreiner (nazanin.kreiner@va.gov). Responses must include: company name, address, SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), country of manufacture, business size, point of contact details, and confirmation of whether services are offered on a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only. The government is not obligated to award a contract or pay for information provided. All information received will be treated as proprietary. The government may or may not issue a formal solicitation as a result of this announcement.