Q301--Reference Laboratory and Esoteric Testing

SOL #: 36C24226Q0577Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)
ALBANY, NY, 12208, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

Reference Laboratory Testing (Q301)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 30, 2026
2
Last Updated
May 5, 2026
3
Response Deadline
May 11, 2026, 2:00 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), specifically the VISN 2 Contracting Office in Albany, NY, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for Reference Laboratory and Esoteric Lab Testing services. This effort aims to identify potential sources for VA Medical Centers in VISN 2, Downstate New York, and New Jersey. Responses are due by May 07, 2026, at 10 AM Eastern Time.

Scope of Work

The requirement encompasses a full range of reference and esoteric laboratory services. This includes the pickup and transport of specimens, pre-analytic processing, analysis, reporting of results, and consultation services regarding test selection, specimen collection, transportation, and result interpretation. An accompanying document, "FINAL Attachment A - Reference Lab and Esoteric Test List," provides a comprehensive list of specific CPT codes and test names for the medical tests that may be required.

Information Requested

Interested parties must submit a technical capability statement addressing several key areas:

  • Company site location and supporting documentation.
  • Plans for self-performance or subcontracting details.
  • Years of experience in similar tasks and number of certified/licensed technicians.
  • Identification of any Federal Supply Schedules.
  • Pertinent points of contact, UEI numbers, and subcontractor information.
  • Two to three instances of past experience.
  • Proof of applicable certifications and training.
  • Declaration of current performance of identified tests, catalogue of tests offered, and turnaround times.
  • Laboratory capacity, volume, resources, locations, square footage, and employee qualifications.
  • Departments offered (e.g., Hematology, Toxicology), sample tracking procedures, and courier services.
  • Interface capability with VA laboratory information systems (VistA and Cerner).
  • Any relevant industry advances or changes.

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
  • NAICS Code: 621511 (Medical Laboratories)
  • Small Business Size Standard: $41.5 million
  • PSC Code: Q301 (Reference Laboratory Testing)
  • Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
  • Response Due: May 07, 2026, at 10 AM Eastern Time
  • Published: May 05, 2026
  • Point of Contact: Mariangie Rivera, Contracting Officer (Mariangie.Rivera@va.gov, 518-626-6246)

Additional Notes

This notice is for market research purposes only to determine procurement strategy and viability; it is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no contract will be awarded based on responses. The VA will not pay for information received, and no questions will be answered or calls returned regarding this notice.

People

Points of Contact

Rivera, MariangieContracting OfficerPRIMARY

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