Q301--NEW – STX Specialized Molecular Residual Disease Testing

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1. NOTICE OF INTENT DESCRIPTION
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17, located at 5441 Babcock Road, Suite 302, San Antonio, TX 78229, intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price contract with five ordering periods on a sole-source basis to:
Natera, Inc.
13011 McCallen Pass
Austin, TX 78752
This requirement is for proprietary molecular genetic reference testing services used in the evaluation and monitoring of transplant patients and cancer residual disease.
2. SUPPLIES/SERVICES
Item 0001
Description: Signatera Only, CPT Codes 81479, 81455
Estimated Quantity: 35
Unit: Each
Item 0002
Description: Prospera, CPT Code 81479
Estimated Quantity: 25
Unit: Each
Natera is the sole provider of these proprietary medical laboratory tests, including:
Prospera molecular expression transplant assessment test
Signatera Residual Disease Test (MRD) (non liquid biopsy tumor typing)
No other vendor possesses the proprietary methodologies, assays, or intellectual property required to perform these tests.
3. SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
Testing required by the VA is proprietary to Natera, Inc. No authorized distributors, third party laboratories, or alternative clinical sources exist for the Prospera and Signatera MRD tests. These assays cannot be substituted or performed by any other laboratory. Only Natera maintains the necessary technology, reagents, and bioinformatics platforms.
4. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES
This Special Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation or a request for competitive quotes.
Interested parties may submit a capability statement demonstrating an ability to perform the required testing. Responses must clearly show that an equivalent proprietary test exists and can be provided.
5. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS
Responses must be emailed to:
Susan Flores
Contract Specialist, NCO 17
Email: Susan.Flores2@va.gov

Deadline: November 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST

The Government will review all responses but retains discretion regarding whether to compete this requirement. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.

6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
VA Facilities within VISN 17 (Texas)
Specific ordering locations will be identified in individual task/delivery orders.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
Five ordering periods (exact dates to be determined at award).

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