Q301--Reference Laboratory and Esoteric Testing

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a Sources Sought Notice, requesting information from potential vendors regarding their capabilities for Reference Laboratory and Esoteric Testing services. It also references an "Attachment A - Reference Lab and Esoteric Test List" which likely details the specific tests or services required.

• Solicitation Number: 36C24226Q0577
• NAICS Code: 621511 (Medical Laboratories)
• Product Service Code: Q301
• Response Date: May 7, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time
• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany NY.
• Point of Contact: Mariangie Rivera, Contracting Officer (Mariangie.Rivera@va.gov)
• Place of Performance: Multiple VA Medical Centers within the US.
• Referenced Documents: P02 Sources Sought Notice, FINAL Attachment A - Reference Lab and Esoteric Test List 3.17.2026.

This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) to gauge market interest and identify potential sources for reference laboratory and esoteric testing services. Vendors interested in this opportunity should review the referenced "Attachment A" to understand the specific tests and services required and respond by the specified date if they possess the necessary capabilities. This is a preliminary step to determine acquisition strategy, potentially leading to a future solicitation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet titled "FINAL Attachment A - Reference Lab and Esoteric Test List 3.17.2026.xlsx". It contains a list of laboratory and esoteric tests, identified by CPT codes and test names.

The primary content is a list of medical tests. Each entry includes a CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code and the corresponding Test Name. The data is presented in a tabular format within a sheet named "reference test list 03122026".

This attachment provides a comprehensive list of specific laboratory and esoteric tests that may be relevant to the opportunity. Bidders should review this list to understand the types of testing services that may be required or are associated with the overall requirement. This information is crucial for assessing capability and potentially for developing pricing or technical proposals if these tests are part of the scope.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is issued by VISN 2 Contracting Office in Albany, NY, for market research purposes to identify potential sources for Reference Lab and Esoteric Lab Testing services. The government is seeking information to help determine procurement strategy and viability. This is not a request for proposal (RFP), and no contract will be awarded based on this notice. Responses will be treated as information only.

• NAICS Code: 621511 Medical Laboratories
• Small Business Size Standard: $41.5 million
• PSC Code: Q301 Medical - Reference Laboratory Testing
• Scope: The requirement includes a full range of reference and esoteric laboratory services for VISN 2, Downstate New York and New Jersey VA Medical Centers. Services include pickup and transport of specimens, pre-analytic processing, analysis, reporting of results, and consultation regarding test selection, specimen collection, transportation, and result interpretation.

Respondents must provide a technical capability statement addressing specific questions, including:

• Company site location and supporting documentation.

• Plans for self-performance or subcontracting details.

• Years of experience in similar tasks.

• Number of certified/licensed technicians.

• Identification of any Federal Supply Schedules.

• Pertinent points of contact, UEI numbers, and subcontractor information.

• Two to three instances of past experience.

• Proof of applicable certifications and training.

• Declaration of current performance of identified tests.

• Catalogue of tests and interpretations offered.

• Turnaround times for tests/interpretations.

• Laboratory capacity and volume.

• Testing resources, laboratory locations, square footage, and employee qualifications.

• Departments offered (e.g., Hematology, Toxicology).

• Sample tracking procedures.

• Courier services offered.

• Interface capability with VA laboratory information systems (VistA and Cerner).

• Any relevant industry advances or changes.

• Interested parties should email a technical capability statement with all questions answered to Mariangie Rivera at Mariangie.Rivera@va.gov.

• Response Due Date: Thursday, May 07, 2026, at 10 AM Eastern Time.

• No questions will be answered, and no calls will be returned. The VA will not pay for any information received.