What this opportunity is
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to award a sole source contract for Decipher Prostate Testing Services at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI. This opportunity is suited for small businesses under the NAICS code 621511, with a size standard of $41.5 million, although it is specifically designated for Veracyte Labs SD Corporation as the sole provider. Interested parties should note that this is a Special Notice, indicating that no formal solicitation package will be available, and any responses must demonstrate clear evidence that competition would be beneficial to the Government.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Special Notice
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, is soliciting and intends to award a firm fixed price contract for Decipher Prostate Testing Services in support of the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center located at 4646 John R Street Detroit, MI 48201-1916. NAICS code is 621511, size standard is $41.5 million. The Government intends, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) (only one responsible source), to negotiate on a sole source basis with Veracyte Labs SD Corporation, 6925 Lusk BLVD STE 200 San Diego, California 92121-2789 this requirement due to no responses received on sources sought posting 36C25026Q0063 and Veracyte Inc being the sole source provider of the Decipher Prostate Cancer Classifier. They provide this patented and proprietary assay through their state-of-the-art, CLIA accredited, CAP accredited laboratory in San Diego, CA. The contractor shall provide all supplies, labor, knowledge, techniques, supervision, test equipment and analysis necessary to perform the specific Decipher Prostate Tests requested by the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center for the period from contract award date for one (1) year with four (4) one-year options. This procurement will be conducted with the procedures in FAR part 13. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received NLT 12:00 PM EST on 10/24/2025. E-mail responses will only be accepted. All responses must be e-mailed to Cierra.Joshua@va.gov.
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.