Q301--Reference Laboratory and Esoteric Testing
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 VISN 2 Contracting Office, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for Reference Laboratory and Esoteric Testing services. This is an RFI to determine procurement strategy for services at VISN 2, Downstate New York and New Jersey VA Medical Centers. Responses are due 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 regarding test selection, specimen collection, transportation, and result interpretation. An accompanying document, "FINAL Attachment A - Reference Lab and Esoteric Test List," details specific CPT codes and test names, providing a comprehensive list of required medical tests.
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 Medical - Reference Laboratory Testing
- Set-Aside: None specified (for market research purposes)
- Response Due: May 07, 2026, at 10 AM Eastern Time
- Published: April 30, 2026
Information Requested
Interested parties must submit a technical capability statement addressing various aspects, including:
- 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 and a catalogue of tests offered.
- Turnaround times, laboratory capacity, volume, resources, locations, 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.
Submission Instructions
Responses must be emailed to Mariangie Rivera at Mariangie.Rivera@va.gov. This is for information only; no questions will be answered, and no calls returned. The VA will not pay for information received.