Intent to Sole Source Metabolomics Analysis Services for Million Veteran Program 36C24E26Q0017
Summary
AI-generated · Feb 26, 2026Metabolomics analysis services are being sought to measure more than 1,000 metabolites from stored blood samples for the Million Veteran Program, under a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract awarded to Metabolon. The work is defined in the attached performance work statement, is not open to competitive proposals, and capable sources may submit information demonstrating the ability to perform the required tasks by the stated deadline; the government will decide whether to pursue competition based on the responses, with no cost reimbursement for those preparing capability statements.
Both notices describe the same sole-source requirement to Metabolon for the metabolomics analyses; the only change is the notice type (Special Notice versus Presolicitation). No competitive procurement is anticipated unless the government determines otherwise. An awards record is shown with no funds awarded yet, indicating that the contract has not yet been issued.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: IAW FAR 5.101 this notice is to advise the public that The Department of Veterans Affairs RPO-E R&D, intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price Contract IAW RFO 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) to Metabolon for services to provide metabolomics analyses services to measure >1000 metabolites from stored blood samples. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS or QUOTATIONS. Responsible sources may identify their interest by submitting capability information that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work IAW the PWS (attached). Capability information is required by 10:00am (EST) March 11, 2026 to establish the ability of the source to meet this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification. All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to Renee Kale, Contracting Officer renee.kale@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
From Presolicitation posted on Feb 25, 2026NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: IAW FAR 5.101 this notice is to advise the public that The Department of Veterans Affairs RPO-E R&D, intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price Contract IAW RFO 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) to Metabolon for services to provide metabolomics analyses services to measure >1000 metabolites from stored blood samples. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS or QUOTATIONS. Responsible sources may identify their interest by submitting capability information that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work IAW the PWS (attached). Capability information is required by 10:00am (EST) March 11, 2026 to establish the ability of the source to meet this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification. All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to Renee Kale, Contracting Officer renee.kale@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
From Special Notice posted on Feb 25, 2026Notice history
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Presolicitation LATEST Posted Feb 25, 2026
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Special Notice Posted Feb 25, 2026View changes (3)
- Title: Intent to Sole Source Metabolomics Analysis Services for Million Veteran Program → AN12--Intent to Sole Source Metabolomics Analysis Services for Million Veteran Program
- Notice Type: Presolicitation → Special Notice
- Set-Aside: No Set aside used → None
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