Q301--VISN 5 Reference Lab Testing

SOL #: 36C24526R0021Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)

LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, United States

Place of Performance

LOUIS A JOHSNON VAMC

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

Reference Laboratory Testing (Q301)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7dc2c3435bc748048abb581ca158cd64/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 13, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 25, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 3, 2026, 5:00 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), VISN 05, is issuing a presolicitation for Reference Laboratory Testing Services for six Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs). This procurement, identified as RFP 36C24526R0021, is unrestricted and will result in two single-award Firm Fixed Priced Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, each for a 5-year period. One contract will cover an Eastern region and the other a Western region. The formal solicitation is tentatively scheduled for January 27, 2026, with proposals due by March 3, 2026.

Scope of Work

Provide comprehensive Reference Laboratory Testing Services to six VAMC systems within VISN 05. The medical centers are divided into two regions:

Eastern Region: Beckley VAMC (WV), Martinsburg VAMC (WV), VA Maryland Health Care System (Baltimore, MD), and Washington DC VAMC (Washington, DC).
Western Region: Louis A. Johnson VAMC (Clarksburg, WV) and Huntington VAMC (Huntington, WV). A detailed Statement of Work will be provided in the subsequent formal solicitation.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Two single award Firm Fixed Priced Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.
Duration: 5 years total.
Award Structure: One award per region (Eastern and Western).
Task Orders: Firm-fixed price Task Orders will be issued for each VA facility for each pricing period, contingent upon fund availability.
NAICS Code: 621511 (Medical Laboratories).
Tentative Formal Solicitation Issue Date: January 27, 2026.
Proposal Due (for formal solicitation): March 3, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Published Date (of this presolicitation): January 13, 2026.

Eligibility / Set-Aside

Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
Registration: All prospective contractors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://sam.gov.

Additional Notes

The formal solicitation will be available via the Contracting Opportunities website, http://sam.gov. Interested parties are advised to consult the actual formal solicitation for final dates and times.