Q301--586-26-1-042-0016 - Specialized Fungal Testing FY26 - 36C256-26-AP-0120 - (VA-26-00004564) 36C25625Q1416

This is an INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE NOTICE only. The Department of Veteran Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, intends to issue a sole-source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c) (1) - FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements), to Mira Vista 4705 Decaur BLVD Indianpolis IN 46241 Fungal Testing will be posted to contracting opportunities from 08/25/2025 through 09/08/2025 under NAICS 621511 PSC Q301. The Vendor shall provide all resources necessary to perform rapid specialized diagnostic fungal testing. The period of performance shall be for twelve (12) months beginning October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026 plus 4, 1 Year Option Periods. 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, and Clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, applies. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement not later than 09/08/2025 at 10:00 AM CST, to kimberly.anderson6@va.gov . When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to number 36C25625Q1416, Notice of Intent system in the subject line. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. Responding as an interested party under the www.beta.sam.gov website does not constitute convincing evidence of capabilities. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal and facsimile responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. All interested parties are reminded to be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/SAM/ in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts. No telephone calls will be accepted. If after September 8, 2025 @ 10:00 AM, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, NCO 16 shall negotiate solely with Mira Vista. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed-price contract. A determination by the Government whether to compete the proposed requirement shall be based upon responses received and is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competition.