Q301--VISN-4 Microbiology Testing

This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks information and planning input for a requirement for Microbiology Testing services across VISN 4 VA Medical Facilities in Pennsylvania and Delaware. The NAICS code is 325413, and the PSC is Q301. The objective is to identify a contractor capable of providing FDA-approved analyzers, reagents, consumables, and support for automated microbial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, meeting CLIA and CLSI standards. Critical requirements include a comprehensive array of bacterial antimicrobial susceptibility panels, a Cost Per Reportable Result (CPRR) encompassing all costs, 24/7 technical support with a 24-hour response time, and a 90% uptime for equipment. The contract will have a base year and four option years. Responses to this SSN, due September 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, must include company information (name, UEI, address, point of contact), capability statements, GSA schedule information (if applicable), information on related companies, socioeconomic status, and a plan for meeting the requirements. This is a sources sought notice only; a formal solicitation will follow. All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Notice ID

1d79c8c0c19f4004babb9c55146e2e45

Solicitation Number

36C24425Q0941

NAICS Code

325413

Classification Code

Q301