Q515--614-26-3-025-0040 - 'Base + 4' - Temp Staffing Contract (Path. Lab)
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) capable of providing Pathology and Laboratory Services at the Lt Col Luke Weathers, Jr VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. This effort aims to gather information for a potential new contract, as an existing contract is in place. Responses are due March 13, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals. The VA seeks to understand the availability and capability of qualified sources to provide a full range of pathology and laboratory services to Veterans. The information gathered will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition methodology for a new contract, anticipated to be awarded approximately six months after this market research phase.
Key Requirements / Staffing Needs
The contractor will be required to provide various pathology and laboratory staff for daytime, evening, weekend, and federal holiday coverage. Specific roles include:
- 1 Cytopreparation Technician
- 4 ASCP/AMT Certified Medical Technologists
- 1 Pathologists Assistant
- 11 Phlebotomists, Medical Technicians
- 1 Medical Transcriptionist A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is available for review, detailing specific duties for each role.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: One (1) base year with four (4) additional one-year option periods. The projected base year is October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
- NAICS Code: 621511, with a small business size standard of $40 Million.
- Response Due Date: March 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time.
- Published Date: February 24, 2026.
Submission & Eligibility
- Set-Aside: This notice specifically targets Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
- Submission Requirements: Interested parties must complete the attached questionnaire and submit it along with their capability statement.
- Verification: Respondents claiming SDVOSB status must be registered and verified through the Small Business Administration (SBA) at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/.
- SAM Registration: All offerors responding to a future solicitation must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Submission Email: Email responses to Robert Pritchard at robert.pritchard2@va.gov with the subject line "Sources Sought Notice: Path and Lab Services".
Important Notes
This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for information provided. The Government reserves the right to use the information for acquisition planning. Proprietary, classified, or sensitive information should not be included in responses.