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This is a SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE in support of the Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle, WA for market research purposes only to determine the availability of potential businesses with capabilities... This is a SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE in support of the Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle, WA for market research purposes only to determine the availability of potential businesses with capabilities to provide the requirement described below. Potential offerors are invited to provide feedback via e-mail to Karen.Rhodes@va.gov. Responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. All responses due by Tuesday, August 18th at 1300. Potential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following information: 1) Company name, address, and point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and DUNS. 2) Anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 621511 Medical Laboratories. The largest a firm can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs is no more than $30.0M. If you believe a different NAICS is more appropriate, please indicate with your response. Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program. [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Other (please specify) 3) What types of information is needed to submit accurate offers? 4) Provide a brief capability statement (Max 2 pages) with enough information to determine if your company can meet the requirement. The Capabilities Statement for this sources sought is not expected to be a Request for Quotations, Request for Proposals or Invitation for Bids, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach, but rather the Government is requesting a short statement regarding the company s ability to provide the services outlined below. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the capabilities statement. Submission of capabilities statement will assist our office in tailoring the requirement to be consistent with industry standards. The capabilities will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining to Set-Aside for the Small Business (SB) Community or to conduct as an Unrestricted Procurement. Other than small businesses may respond to this notice in the event the market does not indicate SB interest. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future or potential solicitation, or Request for Quotation. It is the intent of the VA to use the information gathered for market research purposes only. If a formal solicitation is released, it will be posted via the Contracting Opportunities website located at beta.sam.gov. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT: The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to obtain information on companies who can provide DNA collection kits for clinical samples that will be returned to the company for DNA sequencing. The vendor must have CAP and CLIA certified lab that provides genetic testing for 30 different cancer related genes (APC, ATM, BAP1, BARD1, BMPR1A, BRCA1,BRCA2, BRIP1, CDH1, CDK4,CDKN2A (p14ARF and p16INK4a), CHEK2, EPCAM, GREM1, MITF, MLH1, MSH2,MSH6, MUTYH,NBN, PALB2, PMS2, POLD1, POLE, PTEN,RAD51C, RAD51D, SMAD4, STK11, and TP53). Tasks: Perform germline sequencing of men with a diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer through the coordinating center VA Puget Sound HCS. 1. Vendor will provide pre-labeled trackable test kits for acquisition of samples to VA Puget Sound HCS or will mail the kits directly to the veterans home. Kits are then returned directly to the vendor. 2. Vendor will sequence DNA acquired through saliva samples from men with metastatic prostate cancer at their facility. 3. Vendor will return results to the VA Puget Sound team and treating oncology provider at relevant site. Deliverables: Approximately 250 kits per year (base year period and one one-year option period). Pre-labeled trackable DNA testing kits, DNA sequencing results. DNA collection kits must arrive at the VA Puget Sound HCS in Seattle or the Veteran s home within 5 business days from order date. When kits are sent back to vendor for DNA testing, the DNA sequencing results must be back within two months, which includes duration of shipping. Kits must contain instructions and vial with preservative for a saliva sample which can be shipped either to the VA Puget Sound HCS in Seattle or to the veteran s home. Kits are returned the vendor via the provided pre-paid, pre-labeled, trackable box. DNA collection kit includes genetic counseling provided by the vendor at no additional cost. Vendor must be able to obtain a Business Associate Agreement between vendor and Department of Veterans Affairs. If your firm is interested and capable, please send the capability statement outlined above, and a market research quote to Karen.Rhodes@va.gov by 1300 on Tuesday, August 18th 2020. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Again, this is not a request for quote, and no solicitation is available at this time.