6550--DNA Extraction Reagents Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, is seeking quotes for DNA Extraction Reagents under Solicitation Number 36C26326R0054. This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) conducted as a full and open competition under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services). The VA anticipates a single Firm Fixed Price award. Quotes are due by May 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will be responsible for supplying DNA Extraction Reagents to the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Specific contract line items, quantities, and units of measure will be detailed within the official RFQ documentation.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026 (Base Year)
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- NAICS Code: 325413 (Size Standard: 1,250 Employees)
- Place of Performance: Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN 55417
- Technical Questions Due: May 6, 2026, by 4:00 PM CT
- Quotes Due: May 13, 2026, by 4:00 PM CT
- Published Date: April 29, 2026
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (sam.gov) at the time of offer. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) vendors must also be registered in the SBA Small Business Search (search.certifications.sba.gov). Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors. All quotes and technical questions must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Robert Bennett, at robert.bennett8@va.gov. Offerors are responsible for ensuring their complete quote is received by the Contracting Officer before the closing date and time.