Description
This is a sources sought notice for blood assay services for the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from potential vendors to determine their ability to provide these services. The services include APOE and pTau217 blood tests to assess Alzheimer's risk. The contractor will be required to process blood samples, deliver sample test results, and invoice the government. The contract will be a firm-fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 3-year period of performance.
* The contractor must have published evidence of their ability to perform sensitive, repeatable, and validated APOE and pTau217 blood tests.
* The contractor must have expertise in providing accurate and sensitive APOE and pTau217 assays.
* The contractor must have CLIA or other relevant lab certifications.
* The contractor must be able to process blood samples using pre-frozen 1.5mL EDTA plasma/ 1.5mL red blood cells/ associated buffy coat.
* The contractor must be able to provide results in ng/mL and share results with the study team within 15 days of receipt.