Q702--FY26: On-site Phlebotomy Services | San Juan
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), specifically the VISN 08, VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) in San Juan, is conducting a Sources Sought for on-site Phlebotomy Services. This is a new requirement with no incumbent, intended for market research to identify potential sources, including Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Small Businesses, and other than small businesses. Responses are due by March 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all key personnel to provide on-site Phlebotomy Services to eligible VA beneficiaries. Services will be performed at multiple locations across Puerto Rico, including:
- San Juan VA Medical Center
- Ponce OPC
- Mayaguez OPC
- Arecibo VA Clinic
- Ceiba VA Clinic
- Comerio VA Clinic
- Guayama VA Clinic
Phlebotomists must be highly reliable, experienced in healthcare settings, and capable of working with diverse patient populations, including geriatric, disoriented, disabled, and chronically/mentally ill individuals. Compliance with all applicable Federal laws and regulations, including HIPAA, is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: Base year plus four (4) one-year option periods.
- Product Service Code (PSC): Q702 (Technical Medical Support)
- NAICS Code: 621511 (Phlebotomy Services)
- Business Size Standard: $41.5M
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published Date: March 3, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
The VA is seeking responses from SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Businesses, and other than small businesses. SDVOSB or VOSB firms must be certified and verified through the Veterans Small Business Certification website (sba.gov). All interested firms must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management).
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement electronically to Fernando G. Defillo at Fernando.defillo@va.gov. The statement should include:
- Point of contact with phone number and email
- Company name and address
- SAM.gov Unique Entity Identification code
- Socio-economic status (e.g., large business, SDVOSB, VOSB, small business, Woman Owned)
- Documentation relating to capability of performance
- Any other pertinent company documentation.
Additional Notes
This is a request for information only and is for market research and planning purposes; it is not a request for quotes or proposals. The VA will not pay for any information received, and requests for copies of a solicitation will not be honored at this time. The authority for this procurement is Title 38 USC 8153 and FAR Part 12.