The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Metabolon for metabolomics analysis services on stored blood samples. The work involves measuring over 1000 metabolites. Capability information from other potential sources must be submitted by 10:00 AM EST on March 11, 2026, to demonstrate the ability to perform the work. The government will use this information solely to decide whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All inquiries and submissions must be sent via email to the specified Contracting Officer.