6640--Calibration Verification Linearity Evaluation Services for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI
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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 the Network 10 Contracting Office, is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Calibration Verification Linearity Evaluation Services for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI. This market research aims to determine if responsible sources exist and to inform potential future set-asides for a CLIA '88 approved proficiency testing program. Responses are due by March 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be required to provide a CLIA '88 approved proficiency testing program for all VHA medical laboratories and ancillary testing sites, ensuring compliance with VHA Handbook 1106.01. Key tasks include:
- Administering a CLIA-approved proficiency testing program and providing specimens for all Calibration Verification / Linearity Evaluation (CVL) analytes.
- Notifying the government of proficiency testing updates and providing an event calendar/shipping table.
- Allowing electronic transmission of proficiency testing results.
- Meeting or exceeding CMS evaluation criteria for regulated analytes and providing formal evaluation of results, including comparison to peer laboratories and historical performance summaries.
- Providing formal evaluation documentation and notifications of critical proficiency testing outcomes (e.g., unacceptable performance, non-receipt of results) to relevant VA personnel and accrediting organizations.
- Establishing an electronic method for VA correspondence and delivering mailed materials (proficiency testing material/supplies) via FOB Destination to the John D. Dingell VA Laboratory, Detroit, MI.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), Size Standard: $9 Million
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 12 months, from March 20, 2026, to March 19, 2027.
- Place of Performance: John D. Dingell VA Medical Center laboratory, Detroit, MI.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential set-asides).
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published: March 2, 2026.
Contractor Requirements
- Must be on the CMS list of CLIA-approved proficiency testing providers for Calibration Verification / Linearity Evaluation (CVL) analytes, Chemistry, and Flow Cytometry.
- Contractor personnel are subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks as VA personnel regarding information and information system security.
- Contract prices must include costs associated with electronic data transmission.
Response Instructions
Interested parties should email their responses to Cierra S. Joshua at Cierra.Joshua@va.gov. The email subject or body must include "36C25026Q0349". Responses must include:
- Business Name, GSA contract number (if applicable), and Address.
- Point of Contact Name, Phone Number, and E-mail Address.
- SAM UEID Number and NAICS code.
- Business Size (SMALL or LARGE).
- Type of Business (e.g., SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED, VETERAN OWNED, 8A, HUB Zone, WOMEN-OWNED).
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought Notice only and is not a solicitation for offers or a request for quotes. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information.