Amendment 36C25626Q0476 -Phlebotomy Staffing Services -Houston Houston
SOL #: 00002Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)
RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, United States
Place of Performance
TX
NAICS
Temporary Help Services (561320)
PSC
Pathology Services (Q515)
Set Aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Jun 1, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Jun 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
Qualification Details
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
This is Amendment 36C25626Q0476 for Phlebotomy Staffing Services in Houston, TX, for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This amendment addresses a NAICS code appeal and provides an update on the submission deadline. The opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
Scope of Change
- NAICS Code Appeal: Notifies all prospective offerors that an appeal of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code has been filed by Laredo Technical Services, Inc. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) has issued a "Notice and Order" regarding this appeal.
- Submission Deadline: The quote submission due date was initially extended to June 17, 2026, at 2:00 pm CST. However, the OHA Notice and Order directs the Contracting Officer to stay the closing date for receipt of offers until OHA issues a decision on the NAICS appeal.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Amendment)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Product/Service Code: Q515 (Pathology Services)
- Place of Performance: Houston, TX
- Published Date (Amendment): June 1, 2026
- Response Date: Currently stayed pending OHA decision on the NAICS appeal. The previously extended date of June 17, 2026, is superseded by the OHA directive.
Additional Notes
- The Contracting Officer is required to amend the solicitation within two business days to notify interested parties of the appeal's pendency and attach the OHA Notice and Order.
- Bidders should be aware that the solicitation process is paused, and the final submission deadline will be determined after the OHA decision is issued by the OHA.
- Contact Karen Battie at Karen.battie@va.gov for inquiries.
People
Points of Contact
Karen BattiePRIMARY
Files
Versions
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Solicitation
Posted: Jun 1, 2026