6640-Specimen Validity and Drug of Abuse of Abuse Reagent Supplies for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Special NoticeNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in Saint Paul, MN
  • Industry: In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Details

Notice ID
36C26326Q0650_1
Opportunity Type
Special Notice
Sub-Agency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)
Posted Date
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Response Deadline
Friday, September 11, 2026
PSC Code
6640
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
Saint Paul, MN, 55101
Status
Active

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 6.103-1/FAR Overhaul 12.102(a) Only one responsible source and no other supplies will satisfy agency requirements, to Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. for FDA approved specimen validity and Fentanyl reagents. These reagents will be used to verify the validity of specimens, including nitrite and creatinine assays, as well as perform Fentanyl testing in our highly specialized Forensic Toxicology Laboratory. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement no later than September 11, 2026, at 16:00 CT. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous eviden

Why This Opportunity Matters

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking responses for in-vitro diagnostic substance manufacturing with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in Saint Paul, MN. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.