Presolicitation
Roche Ventana Reagents - Source Sought Notice New Orleans VAMC
Department of Veterans Affairs · Sol. 36C25627Q0038
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The VA (Network Contract Office 16) is running a sources sought for immunohistochemistry and special stain reagents for Roche Ventana staining platforms at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans. This is market research only; no quotes are accepted. Capability statements are requested by email.
Watch out for
- Response date is inconsistent. The text gives a 2025 date while the notice was posted in 2026 and SAM.gov lists no deadline, so confirm the real date with the contact before relying on it.
Responses must be received by no later than 16:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Friday, 9 October, 2025.
- Brand-specific reagents. The reagents are for Roche Ventana platforms, so only the OEM or authorized distributors may be able to supply them.
- Market research only. No award results from this notice and a solicitation is not guaranteed.
This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service.
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What they want
- Supply Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Special Stain reagents for Roche Ventana staining platforms
- Serve the Anatomic Pathology Section, 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
- Capability statements, with UEI number, from interested companies, stating size and socio-economic status
- Place of performance
- Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
- Offers due
- The notice text says 16:00 Central, Friday, 9 October, 2025, but the notice was posted in 2026 and SAM.gov shows no response deadline, so the date is unclear
- How to submit
- Email capability statement to Christopher.Rossi2@va.gov; no fax or phone responses
What to include when you submit
- Include your UEI number in the capability statement
- State your size classification (SDVOSB/VOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, woman owned, or large)
- Mark proprietary information
You must have
- Be registered, active and verified in SAM to be considered for any award
All interested parties are reminded to be registered, active and verified in the following to be considered for Award (as applicable).
Not in the notice text
- Specific list and quantities of reagents
- Contract type, period and estimated value
- Whether a future solicitation will be set aside
- Correct response deadline
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Key facts
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Notice type
- Presolicitation
- Solicitation
- 36C25627Q0038
- Agency
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Office
- 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256)
- NAICS
- 325413
- Product/service code
- 6550
- Business type
- Medical & healthcare
- Place of performance
- New Orleans, LA, 70119
- Contracting contact
- Christopher Rossichristopher.rossi2@va.govchristopher.rossi2@va.gov
Full notice text from SAM.gov
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE is for the purpose of Market Research. Response to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes and issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10- Market Research, in order to conduct market research. No proposals or quotes are being requested or accepted with this notice. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a guarantee to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if issued. This announcement is based on the best information available at this time and is subject to future modification. This notice shall NOT be construed as solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Responses to this notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification, Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business. (SDVOSB/VOSB), HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, woman owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS code is 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) and the size standard is 1,250 Employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6550, In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Reagents, Test Kits, and Sets. Requirement: The purpose of this requirement is to provide Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Special Stain reagents for Roche Ventana staining platforms located within the Anatomic Pathology Section of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS), 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119. Responses must be received by no later than 16:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Friday, 9 October, 2025. Responses shall be emailed to Christopher.Rossi2@va.gov Capabilities Statements to include UEI number. Facsimile or Telephonic responses will not be accepted. Note: All interested parties are reminded to be registered, active and verified in the following to be considered for Award (as applicable). SAM: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. No quotes will be accepted.
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