FY27 Special Proteins Testing System (CPT)

This is a Sources Sought Notice issued solely for market research and information-gathering purposes. This notice does not constitute a solicitation, a request for proposals, or a request for quotes, nor does it obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (JAHVH), Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS), is seeking to identify qualified sources capable of providing a Special Protein Analyzer system under a Cost Per Test (CPT) lease arrangement.

Statement of Need JAHVH requires an FDA approved, fully automated Special Protein analyzer system capable of performing testing for: Free Kappa Light Chains Free Lambda Light Chains Cerebrospinal Fluid Immunoglobulin G (IgG CSF) The system must be suitable for deployment within the Chemistry Department of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service and must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local requirements, manufacturer specifications, and industry standards.

The CPT solution should include instrumentation, reagents, consumables, maintenance, and all necessary support for uninterrupted testing operations. Requested Information Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements addressing the following:

Demonstrated ability to provide an FDA approved Special Protein analyzer system meeting the required test menu and throughput. Corporate experience providing cost per test solutions to healthcare or clinical laboratory environments. Availability of installation, training, maintenance, and technical support services. Business size classification (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, small business, large business).

Submission Requirements Respondents shall provide the following information in their capability statement: Company name, address, UEI number, and point of contact information. Business size and socioeconomic status under NAICS code 334516 (or other applicable code). Compelling evidence of equipment capabilities and compliance with FDA requirements. Any additional information that demonstrates the ability to meet the Government s requirement. Responses shall be submitted electronically and must not exceed 10 pages.

No telephone inquiries will be accepted. This Sources Sought Notice is for planning purposes only; the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs associated with responses.