# Lab Reference Testing (VA-24-00033894)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/adad63abe94845bd8c38a17941429002

- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was February 15, 2024 at 8:00 AM EST
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)
- NAICS: 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
- Place of performance: Iowa City, Iowa
- County: Johnson County (FIPS 19103). https://abierto.us/counties/johnson-county-ia-19103
- City: Iowa City. https://abierto.us/cities/iowa-city-ia-1938595
- First posted: February 1, 2024
- Last posted: February 1, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/adad63abe94845bd8c38a17941429002/view

## Description

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to CareDx for its Allosure testing. VA requires the kidney function testing from CareDx in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because the testing kits are unique or proprietary to CareDX. Market research revealed that CareDX is the only distributor for Allosure.

Additionally, CareDX is the only manufacturer that can provide the required items. While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that CareDX is the only vendor that can provide the requested services.

However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to Shavokie.gibson@va.gov within 15 calendar days after publication of this notice. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

## Publications

- February 1, 2024: Special notice, due February 15, 2024 at 8:00 AM EST. Notice adad63abe94845bd8c38a17941429002. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/adad63abe94845bd8c38a17941429002/view

## Points of contact

- Arielle Lifto, Contract Specialist, arielle.lifto@va.gov, 319-688-3617
- Shavokie Gibson, shavokie.gibosn@va.gov

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