Remove Two Items Attachment B Required Reference Test Menu
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
This Special Notice is Amendment 001 to Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C26026Q0236 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 20. The amendment's primary purpose is to remove two specific items from Attachment B, the Required Reference Test Menu. The underlying RFQ is for Reference Laboratory Testing (Q301) services.
Scope of Change
Amendment 001 specifically removes the following items from Attachment B:
- WILD CODE AMBIENT (Estimated Quantity 23)
- WILD CODE FROZEN (Estimated Quantity 21) Bidders should refer to the updated Attachment B for the current and accurate list of required reference tests.
Original RFQ Context
The original RFQ 36C26026Q0236, for which this is an amendment, concerns Reference Laboratory Testing services. Attachment B, the "Required Reference Test Menu," is a crucial document detailing:
- Various laboratory tests (e.g., drug monitoring, infectious disease markers, genetic testing).
- Associated CPT codes.
- Estimated annual volumes for each test.
- Unit pricing across five distinct one-year ordering periods, commencing March 1, 2026, and extending through February 28, 2031. This attachment is essential for bidders to formulate competitive proposals aligned with the government's projected needs and cost expectations.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Amendment to RFQ)
- Product Service Code: Q301 (Reference Laboratory Testing)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Original RFQ Response Date: January 30, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
- Amendment Published: January 22, 2026, 07:21 PM UTC
- Place of Performance: Idaho (ID), 83702, United States
Submission Impact
This amendment does not indicate any changes to proposal deadlines or submission instructions for the underlying RFQ. Bidders are advised to acknowledge this amendment and ensure their proposals reflect the updated Attachment B.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact ERIC LINGENFELTER at ERIC.LINGENFELTER@VA.GOV or 360-852-9891.