6550--Lab Testing Services | Histopathology Staining Pittsburgh VA Medical Center - University Drive
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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 Network Contracting Office 4 (36C244), has awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Lab Testing Services to ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION. This new 5-year requirement covers Histopathology Staining services at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center - University Drive. The award amount is listed as $0.00, which may indicate a placeholder or initial award ceiling.
Scope of Work
The contract is for comprehensive laboratory testing services, with a specific focus on Histopathology Staining services. These services are critical for supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh VA Medical Center - University Drive in Pittsburgh, PA. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets), and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: 5 Years
- Award Number: 36C24426D0029
- Award Date: January 23, 2026
- Awardee: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION
- Award Amount: $0.00
- Set-Aside: This acquisition was not set-aside for small business concerns.
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh VA Medical Center - University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240, United States.
Solicitation & Evaluation Context
This award resulted from Request for Quotation (RFQ) 36C24426Q0078, which was issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation. Comparative evaluation was conducted in accordance with FAR 12.602. The original solicitation had questions due by January 5, 2026, and quotes due by January 9, 2026, with an anticipated award date of January 25, 2026.
Point of Contact
For historical solicitation inquiries, the point of contact was Yazmin Alvarez, Contract Specialist, at Yazmin.Alvarez@va.gov or 302-944-2511 x5202.