AJ12--Intent to Sole Source Novogene Inc. RNA Sequencing for VA Palo Alto Health Care System

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Palo Alto Health Care System plans to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to Novogene Inc. for single‑cell 3′ RNA sequencing services on fresh human samples. All work will be performed at the vendor’s laboratory in Sacramento, California, and will include same‑day sample pickup, QC, 10× Genomics library preparation, sequencing on an Ultima UG100 platform (≈ 400 M reads per sample), and a full bioinformatics pipeline with secure SFTP data delivery. The contract value is modest ($18,171) and the period of performance is one year from award. The solicitation is not a competitive RFQ; interested parties may submit capability statements by the August 31, 2026 deadline to confirm whether a competitive avenue exists. • Scope: Fresh‑sample handling, 10× Genomics library prep, Ultima UG100 sequencing, full downstream analysis, secure data transfer. • Location: All services performed at Novogene’s Sacramento, CA lab; VA oversight from Palo Alto, CA. • Funding: Firm‑Fixed‑Price, $18,171 total, no recovery‑act funds, single‑source justification under FAR 13.106‑1(b)(1).