Q301--Reference Laboratory Services - Detroit
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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 Network Contracting Office (NCO-10), is soliciting Reference Laboratory Services for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI. This is an open market / unrestricted opportunity, seeking full and open competition. The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type. Quotes are due by February 28, 2026, at 4:30 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, management, equipment, and support for comprehensive reference laboratory testing services. This includes:
- Specimen preparation, storage, and transportation of clinical laboratory specimens.
- Microbiology cultures and stocks, analytical testing, and reporting of results.
- Consultative services.
- Provision of all necessary supplies for specimen collection, testing, transport, and packaging.
- Daily courier services (7 days a week) with specific pick-up times.
- Implementation of a secured web-based portal system (LEDI) and interface with the VA EHR computer system.
- Timely reporting: routine test results within 24 hours of completion, critical values within 2 hours.
- Laboratories must be fully licensed/accredited (e.g., CAP, TJC) and CLIA certified.
- Contractor personnel must be licensed and comply with HIPAA.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: Five-year contract.
- Minimum Guarantee: $2,000.00.
- Maximum Contract Value: $5,000,000.00.
- Set-Aside: Open market / unrestricted; full and open competition.
- NAICS Code: 621511 – Medical Laboratories (Small Business Size Standard: $41.5 Million).
- PSC: Q301 – Medical- Laboratory Testing.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: February 02, 2026, by 12 PM. Email to Morgan.Stein@va.gov.
- Quotes Due: February 28, 2026, by 4:30 PM ET. Email to Morgan.Stein@va.gov.
- Evaluation: Comparative analysis. Past performance is a critical evaluation factor, requiring completion of a Past Performance Questionnaire.
- Required Forms: Bidders must complete a Price Cost Schedule (Excel template provided) and certify compliance with Service Contract Act Wage Determinations. A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines performance metrics and government oversight.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as an RFQ. Procedures for using purchase cards for out-of-scope or quantity-unavailable tests are outlined, with vendors paid via purchase card up to $10K. Confidentiality agreements and certificates are also part of the solicitation package.