VISN 7 REF LAB BRIDGE 5 MONTH +2 MONTH OPT
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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 7 Network Contracting Office, has awarded a Firm Fixed-Priced Purchase Order to Quest Diagnostics, Inc. for Reference Laboratory Testing services. This bridge contract, valued at $6,574,968.29, ensures continued provision of esoteric laboratory tests for VA medical facilities across Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama. The award was made on April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the continuation of essential reference laboratory testing for all esoteric tests. Services include consultation, analysis, and transportation of clinical laboratory specimens, with tests performed by an off-site referral laboratory to support diagnosis and consultation on pathology specimens for VISN 7 Network Office Medical Facilities.
Contract Details
- Awardee: Quest Diagnostics, Inc. (500 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ 07094)
- Award Number: 36C24726P0300
- Type: Firm Fixed-Priced Purchase Order (FFP-PO)
- Value: $6,574,968.29
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026 (5 months), with an additional 2-month option period.
- Product Service Code: Q301 (Reference Laboratory Testing)
- NAICS Code: 621511
- Award Date: April 1, 2026
Justification for Award
This award was made under Other Than Full and Open Competition (OTFOC), citing "Only One Responsible Source" (41 USC §3304(a)(1)). The bridge contract was necessary to prevent disruption of critical reference laboratory services due to delays in awarding a new long-term Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Market research indicated only two prominent large businesses capable of performing these services at the required volume, and Quest Diagnostics, Inc. was the incumbent provider, offering discounted pricing deemed fair and reasonable. This bridge allows for proper competition for the upcoming long-term contract.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Chelsea L Smith (Chelsea.Smith1@va.gov)