FY26| Thyroid Cancer Molecular Test| Orlando| San Juan New Requirement

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. We are seeking information for market research purposes only. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. The VHA Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Caribbean VA Healthcare System and Orlando VA Healthcare System is conducting a market survey to find qualified vendors for Thyroid Cancer Molecular Testing Service.

NCO 8 intends to solicit and award a requirement contract with a base plus four-year option. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 621511 Medical Laboratories, with a size standard of $41.5M dollars.

1. Purpose: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing genomic profile testing for thyroid cancer. This testing is intended to support clinical decision-making by identifying genetic mutations and molecular markers associated with thyroid malignancies.

2. Description of Requirement: The VA is seeking vendors capable of providing a comprehensive genomic profiling test for thyroid cancer that includes, but is not limited to:

Detection of gene mutations, fusions, and expression profiles relevant to thyroid cancer (e.g., BRAF, RAS, RET/PTC, PAX8/PPAR , TERT, etc.) Ability to distinguish between benign and malignant thyroid nodules CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory testing Turnaround time of 14 calendar days from sample receipt Electronic reporting of results with interpretation Specimen collection kits and shipping logistics support HIPAA-compliant data handling and reporting 3. Submission Requirements: Interested parties should respond, in writing via email to Yolanda.Glover@va.gov. Your response is required by 12/02/2025 at 4:00 PM EST. In your response, please include the following:

Company name, address, DUNS/UEI number, and point of contact information Business size and socioeconomic status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB) utilizing the NAICS code and size standard noted above. Description of relevant experience providing genomic testing services Laboratory certifications (CLIA, CAP, etc.) Estimated turnaround time for test results Sample report (if available) GSA/FSS contract number (if applicable)