Q301--STAT Reference Lab Testing for Send Out
SOL #: 36C26226Q0675Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)
Gilbert, AZ, 85297, United States
Place of Performance
Phoenix, AZ
NAICS
Medical Laboratories (621511)
PSC
Reference Laboratory Testing (Q301)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Apr 30, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 25, 2026, 2:00 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), Network Contracting Office 22, is soliciting proposals for STAT Reference Laboratory Testing for Send Out services for the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System (Phoenix VAHCS) in Phoenix, AZ. This Firm-Fixed-Price contract is for clinical and anatomic pathology diagnostic testing services not performed by the in-house laboratory. This is an unrestricted solicitation. Proposals are due Monday, May 25, 2026, at 07:00 AM PDT.
Scope of Work & Key Deliverables
The contractor will provide comprehensive reference laboratory services on an as-needed basis, including:
- Provision of labor, supplies, equipment, maintenance, IT, and supervision.
- Specimen preparation, storage, and transportation of biomedical materials (Hazard Materials Class 6, Division 6.2).
- Analytical testing and reporting of results within prescribed turnaround times, with STAT tests available within 4 hours of specimen pickup.
- Provision of customer service 24/7 for tracking and issue resolution.
- Consultative services and utilization reports.
- Maintenance of a Data Management System for test parameters and results.
- Performance of a full range of clinical and anatomic pathology diagnostic testing capabilities.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: A Base Year (June 23, 2026 – June 22, 2027) plus four one-year option periods.
- Product Service Code (PSC): Q301 (Reference Laboratory Testing).
- NAICS Code: 621511 (Medical Laboratories), with a size standard of $41.5 Million.
- Place of Performance: Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Phoenix, AZ 85012.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: Monday, May 25, 2026, at 07:00 AM PDT.
- Questions Due: Monday, May 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST, via email.
- Offer Format: Adobe or Microsoft Office Word Format.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest-priced, reasonable offer, provided the price does not exceed available funding.
Eligibility & Notes
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Required Certifications: Contractor must be CLIA certified and CAP accredited.
- Pricing Attachment: Bidders must utilize "S02 - RFQ Attachment A RefLab.xlsx" to populate pricing for specific laboratory tests and estimated annual volumes across base and option periods.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Marcos Diaz (Marcos.Diaz@va.gov).
People
Points of Contact
Diaz, MarcosContract SpecialistPRIMARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Apr 30, 2026