Q301--STAT and Lab Referral Testing
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for STAT and referral testing services for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, CO. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by February 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive STAT and referral laboratory testing services. This includes a list of 49 specific laboratory tests, such as PCR tests (e.g., Chlamydia Pneumonia, CMV, EBV), drug levels (e.g., Amikacin, Tacrolimus, Sirolimus), and routine blood work (e.g., CBC, ESR, D-dimer), each with specified turn-around times ranging from 2-4 hours for STAT tests to 5 days for HIV PCR. The anticipated Period of Performance is from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2031.
Key Requirements
Providers must be approved for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under Medicare and Medicaid regulations, comply with all applicable federal and state laws, and adhere to the stated turn-around times. Services must meet the performance characteristics for accuracy and precision as defined by the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) and the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), requiring a valid, in-date CLIA certificate. HIPAA compliance is also mandatory.
Information Requested
Interested contractors are requested to submit a Capabilities/Qualifications Statement outlining proposed solutions and product descriptions. A detailed market research table questionnaire must also be completed, covering:
- Company information (Name, Address, UEI, Contact).
- Business size information (Small Business, SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, VOSB, Large Business).
- FSS/GSA Contract details and pricing structure.
- Buy American Act compliance (domestic/foreign end product percentage).
- For small businesses: limitations on subcontracting and nonmanufacturer rule compliance. The primary NAICS Code identified is 621511 – Medical Laboratories, with a small business size standard of $41.5 Million. Firms may propose alternative NAICS codes with justification.
Submission Instructions
Responses, not exceeding 8 pages (including cover letter), must be submitted via email to Phoebe.Farmer@va.gov by 16:30 CST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Proprietary information should be clearly marked. This notice is for market research only; no award will be made from this notice, and the government will not pay for information submitted.