Q301 Cleveland OH Reference Laboratory Testing

SOL #: 36C25025Q0609Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)

DAYTON, OH, 45428, United States

Place of Performance

Cleveland, OH

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

Reference Laboratory Testing (Q301)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/97c0601915214f979d0f276df6a0d227/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 14, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 2, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 11, 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

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, is soliciting quotes for Reference Laboratory Testing Services for the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland, OH. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The services are crucial for disease diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and general patient care, covering a broad range of esoteric tests. Responses are due by 3:00 PM EST on March 11, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive reference laboratory testing for various clinical and anatomical pathology specimens. Key requirements include:

Performing tests in compliance with CLIA, CLSI, VHA, and CAP standards.
Furnishing all necessary supplies for specimen collection and transport.
Offering 24/7 customer support, including physician consultation.
Providing results reporting via a secure portal and/or secure fax, with critical values reported within two hours.
Maintaining a user-friendly public website for test information.
Conducting statistical analysis of VAMC laboratory testing volumes and recommending cost reduction strategies.
Ensuring all personnel possess appropriate licenses, certifications, and experience.
Complying with all applicable OSHA, Federal, State, and local laws, and accreditation standards (e.g., CAP, CLIA, ISO 15189).

Contract Details

Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
Period of Performance: One (1) base year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) plus one (1) option year.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.502-2)
NAICS Code: 621511 – Medical Laboratories (Size Standard: $41.5 Million)
PSC: Q301 - Reference Laboratory Testing
Place of Performance: Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

Submission & Evaluation

Questions Due: 3:00 PM EST, March 4, 2026, via email to Thomas.Bellamy@va.gov.
Responses Due: 3:00 PM EST, March 11, 2026.
Submission Requirements: Offerors must complete Blocks 17a, 30 a,b, c, and provide pricing data on pages 50 through 66 of the solicitation.
Evaluation: Comparative analysis utilizing FAR Parts 12 & 13.
Wage Determination: Bidders must adhere to Wage Determination No. 2015-4727, Revision No. 28, for minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for contract work in Ohio counties including Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, and Medina.