Q301--Reference Laboratory Services - Detroit

SOL #: 36C25026Q0126Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)
DAYTON, OH, 45428, United States

Place of Performance

Detroit

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

Reference Laboratory Testing (Q301)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 14, 2026
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Last Updated
Feb 2, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Feb 28, 2026, 9:30 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) is soliciting proposals for Reference Laboratory Services for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI. This opportunity is structured as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, with a maximum value of $5,000,000.00 over a five-year period. This is an open market / unrestricted competition. Proposals are due February 28, 2026, at 4:30 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive reference laboratory testing services, including specimen preparation, storage, transportation of clinical specimens, microbiology, analytical testing, results reporting, and consultative services. This requires providing all necessary supplies for specimen collection, testing, transport, and packaging. Courier services are required 7 days a week. The contractor must also provide a secured web-based portal system (LEDI) and interface with the VA EHR computer system. Routine test results must be provided within 24 hours of completion, and critical values notified within 2 hours. Laboratories must be fully licensed/accredited (e.g., CAP, TJC) and CLIA certified, with personnel licensed and HIPAA compliant.

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, with a small business size standard of $41.5 Million.

Submission Requirements & Evaluation

Proposals are due via email to Morgan.Stein@va.gov by February 28, 2026, 4:30 PM ET. An amendment provides responses to questions and a revised Price Cost Schedule. Bidders must complete columns C-G of the REVISED Price Cost Schedule, including unit prices for each ordering period, and may add a column for vendor test names. Pricing for specific items (e.g., Leukemia Lymphoma Phenotyping) should be for the total markers indicated, not per marker. A separate written statement confirming proposed turnaround time is also required. Past Performance is a critical evaluation factor, requiring accurate completion of the Past Performance Questionnaire. Bidders must also certify compliance with the Service Contract Act Wage Determination (WD 2015-4839 REV 29) for Wayne County. Evaluation will be via comparative analysis.

Quality Assurance & Other Considerations

A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines performance standards and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) for various aspects, including licensing (100%), technical quality (95%), timeliness (90%), and test accuracy (<0.02% modified results). Procedures for using purchase cards for tests not covered by the contract are detailed, with a $10K limit per transaction and monthly tracking requirements. Personnel involved may need to sign Non-Disclosure Agreements and Certificates of Confidentiality.

People

Points of Contact

Morgan SteinContracting OfficerPRIMARY

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