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Department of Veterans Affairs

6550--Test Kits and Reagents - Sources Sought

Solicitation: 36C24126Q0400
Notice ID: f63bac3fb9fb40afb278d6e58f1dbc2e
TypeSources SoughtNAICS 325413PSC6550DepartmentDepartment of Veterans AffairsStateCTPostedApr 06, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueApr 20, 2026, 01:00 PM UTCCloses in 11 days

Sources Sought from VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF • VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: CT. Response deadline: Apr 20, 2026. Industry: NAICS 325413 • PSC 6550.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 325413 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 32.

12-month awarded value
$213,447,232
Sector total $11,803,855,969 • Share 1.8%
Live
Median
$406,537
P10–P90
$160,204$652,869
Volatility
Volatile121%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
1.8%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+1089%($180,340,442)
Deal sizing
$406,537 median
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Place of performance
Department of Veterans Affairs VA Connecticut Healthcare System, 950 Campbell Ave • West Haven, Connecticut • 06516 United States
State: CT
Contracting office
Togus, ME • 04330 USA

Applicable Wage Determinations

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
CT20260016 (Rev 1)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Connecticut • New Haven
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $46.09Fringe $36.29
Rate
CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER
Base $46.09Fringe $36.29
+81 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
CT20260016 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Connecticut • New Haven
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $46.09Fringe $36.29
Rate
CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER
Base $46.09Fringe $36.29
Rate
CARPENTER CARPENTERS, PILEDRIVERS
Base $42.03Fringe $29.19
+80 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
CT20260017 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Connecticut • New London
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $46.09Fringe $36.29
Rate
CARPENTER CARPENTERS, PILEDRIVERS
Base $42.03Fringe $29.19
Rate
DIVER TENDERS
Base $42.03Fringe $29.19
+79 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
CT20260021 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Connecticut • Hartford
Rate
HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (Includes Duct, Pipe and Mechanical Systems)
Base $48.81Fringe $33.65
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $45.56Fringe $36.94
Rate
BRICK POINTER/CAULKER/CLEANER
Base $45.56Fringe $36.94
+27 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
CT20260011 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Connecticut • New London
Rate
ELEVATOR MECHANIC
Base $66.72Fringe $38.43
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Backhoe/Excavator 2 cubic yards and over
Base $51.92Fringe $29.80
Rate
Backhoe/Excavator under 2 cubic yards; Rubber Tire Backhoe/Excavator
Base $52.92Fringe $29.80
+18 more occupation rates in this WD

Point of Contact

Name
Tara Dossiema
Email
Tara.Dossiema@va.gov
Phone
603-624-4366 x5129

Agency & Office

Department
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Agency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Subagency
241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Togus, ME
04330 USA

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Description

This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking potential vendors for a requirement of domestic Test Kits and Reagents for the CT Healthcare System, CT. The applicable NAICS code is 325413. The PSC is 6550. The authority for this action is FAR 13.106-1: Soliciting Competition and fulfills FAR Part 5.101(a) posting requirements. This is a Sources Sought notice synopsizing an upcoming potential RFQ solicitation to satisfy the requirements of FAR 5.201 and 5.203. All interested parties should register via SAM.gov interested vendors list. It is the responsibility of the offeror to monitor and download amendments from SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, which may be issued to this sources sought. In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, FAR 2.101, and VAAR 802.101, prospective firms must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov), and in VetCert (Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov)) databases prior to award. ((Note: In accordance with Public Law 109-461, 38 USC 8127, and NDAA 2021, all vendors claiming Small Business status in accordance with the Veteran's First Contracting Program must be VERIFIED by the Small Business Administration (SBA)). Also, to qualify for a VA contract, vendor must be vendorized by completing Form 10091 at URL Â https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/ . Interested persons may contact the Contracting Officer via email at Tara.Dossiema@va.gov regarding this procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

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