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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY This is a sources sought notice only and it is not a solicitation announcement. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to gain knowledge of qualified, ... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY This is a sources sought notice only and it is not a solicitation announcement. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to gain knowledge of qualified, potential contractors and their socio-economic size classification in accordance with NAICS code 621511 (Medical Laboratory). Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After a review of the responses to this sources sought notice, a solicitation announcement may be posted. A response to this sources sought notice is not an adequate reply to a potentially forthcoming solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs, (NCO 08), Miami VA Healthcare System has a need for Chronic Kidney Disease Gene Panel Testing Service. We are seeking authorized Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB s), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB s), Small Business (SB s) or Large Business (LB s) manufacturers/distributors that can provide all labor, equipment, tools, material, supervision and other items and services necessary to perform the work. The contractor shall be able to perform the required tests for the facility listed in the below and be incompliance with CLIA, the College of American Pathology (CAP), and/or the Joint Commission (TJC) standards: o Kidney Gene panel for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) o Shall test customized panel of chromosomal/DNA alterations associated with CKD in adults o Shall test at least 385 genes associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). o Have implications on candidacy for transplant of kidney donation o Help provider understand the cause or risk of progression of kidney disorders that are typically uncommon and are considered idiopathic . No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought and no contract will be directly awarded on the basis of this sources sought. Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought shall be voluntary. To respond to this sources sought notice, please complete the attached form titled Response Form to Sources Sought Notice. Email the information requested to Lakiesha Anderson, Contracting Specialist, at Lakiesha.anderson@va.gov. Please reference 36C24823Q0183- Chronic Kidney Disease Gene Panel Test in the subject of the email. The closing date and time of this sources sought notice is November 15, 2022 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. This is not a solicitation and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. Additionally, a response to this sources sought notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of any forthcoming solicitation. See attached documents: Response Form to Sources Sought Notice (Attachment A)