Q301--Reference Laboratory Testing VA Illiana Healthcare System
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 Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC), on behalf of the VA Illiana Healthcare System in Danville, IL, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract to ARUP Laboratories, Inc. for Reference Laboratory Testing Services. This notice is for the sustainment of an existing service and is not a request for competitive quotes. Firms believing they can meet these requirements must submit written notification by June 22, 2026, 9:00 AM Local Time (Central).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for continuous Reference Laboratory Testing Services to support patient care at the VA Illiana Healthcare System. These services are critical for ongoing operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price IDIQ
- Ordering Period: 12 months
- Performance Period: July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1901 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and RFO Part 8 Required Sources of Supplies and Services.
- NAICS Code: 621511
- Business Size Standard: $41.5 Million
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, 9:00 AM Local Time (Central)
- Published: June 18, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole source notice; therefore, no set-aside designation applies. The NAICS code is 621511 with a $41.5 Million size standard.
Submission & Action
Any firm that believes it can meet the requirements for Reference Laboratory Testing Services may provide written notification to the Contracting Officer, Erika Cannaday, at erika.cannaday@va.gov. Responses must be received by the stated deadline. The government retains sole discretion on whether to compete the procurement.
Additional Notes
The purpose of this sole source award is to ensure uninterrupted patient care during the VA's transition to a new electronic health record management (EHRM) system, which would otherwise necessitate significant costs for establishing new test databases. A future competitive five-year IDIQ contract is planned to align with the full EHRM implementation, avoiding redundant database builds. No solicitation documents are available, and telephone requests will not be accepted.