Q301--Reference Laboratory and Esoteric Testing Presolicitaiton Notice
Overview
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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), Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2, intends to solicit offers for Reference Laboratory and Esoteric Send-Out Testing Services. These services are required for VISN 2, Downstate New York, and New Jersey Medical Centers under an Indefinite Delivery Requirements Contract (IDC). The VA anticipates issuing an RFP on or about April 06, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive Reference Laboratory and Esoteric Send-Out Testing Services to support the medical centers within VISN 2, covering Downstate New York and New Jersey.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Delivery Requirements Contract (IDC)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (All responsible sources may submit proposals)
- NAICS Code: 621511 (Medical Laboratories), Size Standard $41.5 Million
- Product/Service Code: Q301 (Medical-Laboratory Testing)
- Anticipated RFP Release: On or about April 06, 2026
- Published: March 02, 2026
Submission & Eligibility
- The upcoming RFP will be posted on SAM.gov. Interested contractors must download the solicitation and any amendments from this website.
- Prospective offerors are encouraged to register their interest on the Contract Opportunities website (SAM.gov) to receive notifications.
- All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/.
- Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) must also be registered in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification database (VetCert) at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/.
- Questions: Telephone requests for information will NOT be accepted. All questions must be emailed to Mariangie Rivera at Mariangie.Rivera@va.gov. The subject line must include "Solicitation no. 36C24226R0062".
Place of Performance
Services will be performed for VISN 2 Downstate NY & NJ Medical Centers, with a primary location noted as East Orange, NJ.