6550-- Testing for IHC, ISH, FISH, NGS and Flow Cytometry

Statement of Work (SOW)

To award a single contract for laboratory testing services for all facilities within VISN 22, with a focus on samples requiring stat testing due to short specimen stability and viability, and urgent testing needs.

• Provide comprehensive reference laboratory services for VA Medical Centers, Outpatient Clinics (OPC), and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) within VISN 22.

• Services include specimen collection material provision, transportation, and storage to ensure specimen integrity.

• Courier services for specimen pick-up and transport with established times.

• Performance of analytical testing as defined by the Contractor's reference test manual.

• Reporting of analytical test results and business review services.

• Potential for adding new facilities within California, Arizona, or New Mexico during the contract period, with pricing adhering to the Price Schedule.

• Sample Processing: Provide collection materials, transport, and storage, including specialized materials for hazardous chemicals.

• Specimen Testing: Perform requested tests on patient specimens.

• Specimen Storage: Store specimens for a minimum of seven (7) days after reporting for potential follow-up.

• STAT Testing: Provide STAT testing with a turnaround time of less than 24 hours; specific technical stains (CPT codes 88341, 88342, 88344, 88360) to be returned within one business day to VA Greater Los Angeles.

• Patient Test Reports: Provide electronic or hard copy reports including detailed patient and test information, reference intervals, critical values, and specimen details. Results must be retrievable via a Secure Web Portal.

• Client Services: Offer 24/7 support for inquiries regarding test availability, specimen handling, transport, and testing recommendations.

• Business Review: Provide an annual business review in MS Excel format, including actionable recommendations for improvement, test ordering trends, TAT overviews, exception reports, and cost analyses.

• Courier Services: Provide specimen pickup and transport with special handling procedures, adhering to regulations for hazardous materials (Class 6, Division 6.2).

• Services are for VISN 22 healthcare systems, including specific locations in Long Beach, Loma Linda, San Diego, and Los Angeles, California.

• The contract period is not explicitly stated but may include future additions of facilities.

• Licensure: Laboratories must be fully licensed/accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and comply with CLIA '88 and HIPAA.

• Data Security: Compliance with HIPAA provisions and Information Technology Security requirements (VA Handbook 6500.6).

• Personnel Security: Adherence to security requirements in approved MOU/ISA.

• Contractor Program Manager: A designated Program Manager responsible for daily operations.

• Invoicing: Monthly invoicing in arrears via Tungsten Network, detailing patient information, specimen pickup dates, tests performed, and costs.

• Registrations: Active registration in SAM.gov and a DUNS number are required.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing detailed CLIN (Contract Line Item Number) information for various diagnostic tests. It appears to be a pricing or requirements breakdown, with separate sheets for 'Base', 'Option 1', 'Option 2', 'Option 3', and 'Option 4', as well as a 'Total w/ Options' summary. The 'Salient Characteristics' column for each item indicates 'See SOW', suggesting that detailed specifications are provided in a separate Statement of Work document.

• CLINs: A comprehensive list of Contract Line Item Numbers, each associated with a specific diagnostic test or panel.
• Brand Name/Nomenclature: Identifies the product as 'NEOGENOMICS'.
• Manufacturer Part Number: Corresponds to the Brand Name Nomenclature.
• Salient Characteristics: References a Statement of Work (SOW) for detailed specifications.
• Quantity: Specifies the number of units required for each CLIN.
• Unit Price & Extended Price: These columns are present but show a value of 0.0 for all entries, indicating that pricing details may be provided elsewhere or are to be determined.
• Options: Separate sheets detail quantities for Option 1 through Option 4, suggesting potential for contract expansion.

This document provides a detailed list of the specific diagnostic tests and their quantities that are part of the opportunity. Bidders can use this information to understand the scope of services required and to prepare their pricing. The reference to a separate SOW means that potential bidders must also consult that document for full technical requirements. The zero pricing indicates that this sheet primarily serves as a requirements and quantity list rather than a definitive pricing schedule.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to procure "Testing for IHC, ISH, FISH NGS and Flow Cytometry" on a "need to" basis. The government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The solicitation is for full and open competition to businesses associated with NAICS Code 325413, with a size standard of 1,250 employees.

• The procurement is for "Testing for IHC, ISH, FISH NGS and Flow Cytometry".

• Items, quantities, and units of measure are listed in Attachment A.

• Brand name salient characteristics and other requirements are detailed in Attachment B.

• Offerors must demonstrate meeting the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified, otherwise the offer will be considered non-responsive. Technical specifications are listed for "Brand Name or Equal" per FAR 52.211-6.

• Delivery is required to multiple VA facilities in Southern California (Los Angeles, Long Beach, Loma Linda, San Diego).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: Base Year (03-09-2026 – 03-08-2027) plus four option years.

• Orders will be made on an as-needed basis throughout the period of performance.

• Proposals are due by March 06, 2026, at 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST).

• Submit proposals via email to Carlos.Magana@va.gov with the subject line "Solicitation 36C26226Q0410".

• Proposals must be in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Word, and Excel formats.

• Late offers will not be accepted.

• Questions must be submitted via email by March 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Price, and Salient Characteristics.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

• Full and open competition.

• NAICS Code: 325413

• Size Standard: 1,250 employees.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no written solicitation will be issued.

• Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications).

• Relevant clauses include FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5.

• The "Brand Name or Equal" clause (FAR 52.211-6) applies.

• Gray market items and counterfeit items are not acceptable (852.212-72).

• Attachments A (Schedule of Pricing) and B (SOW) are critical for proposal preparation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for testing services related to IHC, ISH, FISH, NGS, and Flow Cytometry. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, is issuing this request.

Details regarding the specific testing services required are expected to be found in the attached documents, particularly Attachment B-SOW (Statement of Work).

Not explicitly stated in the provided text. Refer to attachments for details.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: March 6, 2026, 9:00 AM Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA.
• Archive Date: 10 days after the response date.
• Contact: Carlos Magana, Contract Specialist, Carlos.Magana@va.gov, 562-766-2253.

Not specified in the provided text. Refer to attachments for details.

• Solicitation Number: 36C26226Q0410
• NAICS Code: 325413
• Product Service Code: 6550
• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 90815
• Place of Performance: See SOW.
• Refer to attachments for complete details: RFQ doc, Attachment A, and Attachment B-SOW.