Q301--STAT Reference Lab Testing for Send Out

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 36C26226Q0675.

• The solicitation number is 36C26226Q0675.
• The Product Service Code is Q301.
• The NAICS Code is 621511.
• The Response Date/Time/Zone is 05-25-2026 07:00 PACIFIC TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA.
• The Contracting Office Address is Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600, Long Beach CA 90815.
• The Place of Performance Address is Department of Veterans Affairs, Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System, 650 E. Indian School Road, Campus Warehouse, Phoenix AZ 85012, USA.

This amendment does not appear to modify proposal deadlines or submission requirements beyond updating the administrative details listed above.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment addresses the following:

• Provides additional clarification to potential offerors on questions concerning the solicitation that were not addressed in Amendment 0001.

• Confirms that the due date and time for receipt of offers remains unchanged: 7:00 AM PST on May 25, 2026.

• Clarifies specific tests designated as STAT (ethylene glycol, volatiles, and methanol).

• Corrects a clerical error regarding Section B.3; offerors should refer to Section B.2, paragraph VIII (List of Required Tests) for the Schedule of Services and pricing.

• Provides clarification on the use of the provided Excel spreadsheet (S02 – RFQ Attachment A RefLab.xlsx) for pricing, stating it is optional and offerors may use their own format.

• Confirms that offerors may modify Attachment A to provide additional information, provided all requirements are met.

• Addresses the Performance Requirements Summary Matrix, confirming it was not included in the solicitation and providing the relevant matrix from a previous Sources Sought notice.

• The due date for offers remains unchanged.

• Clarifications provided may impact how offerors prepare their proposals, particularly regarding the Schedule of Services, pricing, and the Performance Requirements Summary Matrix.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C26226Q0675.

• The attached document is S02 - RFQ 36C26226Q0675 0001 Amend.

This amendment likely modifies the original solicitation. Bidders should review the attached "S02 - RFQ 36C26226Q0675 0001 Amend" for specific changes to requirements, deadlines, or other submission details.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 36C26226Q00675 provides clarifications to potential offerors regarding the "STAT Reference Lab for Send Out Testing for Phoenix VAHCS" opportunity.

• Questions & Answers: The amendment includes a list of questions and answers to clarify solicitation details.

• Solicitation Text: A clerical error in the original solicitation is corrected. Section B.3, which did not exist, is removed. Offerors should now refer to Section B.2, Statement Of Work, paragraph VIII List of Required Tests, for submitting their Schedule of Services and pricing.

• Offer Due Date: The due date and time for receipt of offers remains unchanged: 7:00 AM PST on May 25, 2026.

• Requirements: Clarification is provided on which tests are designated as STAT (ethylene glycol, volatiles, and methanol). The Phoenix VAHCS reserves the right to request other STAT tests in specific circumstances, but not on a regular basis.

• Pricing/Quote: Offerors are instructed to provide their pricing/quote based on the List of Required Tests in Section B.2.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for STAT Reference Laboratory Testing for Send Out services. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, is seeking these services.

The specific requirements and deliverables are detailed in the attached documents, referenced as "S02 - RFQ 36C26226Q0675 Ref Lab" and "S02 - RFQ Attachment A RefLab."

• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, Long Beach, CA 90815.

• Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Phoenix, AZ 85012.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: May 25, 2026, 07:00 Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA.

• Archive: 20 days after the response date.

Information regarding set-aside is not specified in the provided text.

• Solicitation Number: 36C26226Q0675
• Product Service Code: Q301
• NAICS Code: 621511
• Point of Contact: Marcos Diaz, Contract Specialist, Marcos.Diaz@va.gov

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet attachment (Attachment A) containing a list of laboratory tests, their associated brand names, manufacturer part numbers, and required annual quantities. It serves as a pricing sheet or a detailed list of items for a potential contract.

• CLIN (Contract Line Item Number): Sequential numbering for each item.
• Brand Name: "Sonora" is listed for all items.
• Brand Name Nomenclature: Specific names of laboratory tests (e.g., Cyclosporine A, Sirolimus, Ethylene Glycol).
• Manufacturer Part Number: Unique identifiers for each test.
• Quantity Required (ANNUAL): The estimated annual quantity needed for each test across different options (Base, Option 1-4).
• Pricing Columns: Unit Price and Extended Price for Base and Options 1 through 4. All prices are currently listed as 0.0, indicating this is likely a template for pricing submission.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the specific laboratory tests and their estimated annual volumes that the government intends to procure. Bidders will need to use this document to populate their pricing for each CLIN, considering the base and option periods, to formulate their proposals or quotes. The quantities listed will inform the scale of operations and resource planning required.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for clinical and anatomic pathology diagnostic testing services for the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System (Phoenix VAHCS) on an as-needed basis. The services are for laboratory testing protocols not performed by the in-house laboratory.

• Provision of labor, supplies, equipment, maintenance, IT, and supervision for reference laboratory services.

• Specimen preparation and storage, transportation of specimens, analytical testing, reporting of results, and consultative services.

• Contractor must be CLIA certified and a covered entity.

• Services include specimen collection, preservation, and transportation of biomedical materials classified as Hazard Materials Class 6, Division 6.2.

• Performance of a full range of clinical and anatomic pathology diagnostic testing capabilities.

• Reporting of results within prescribed turnaround times, with STAT tests available within 4 hours of specimen pickup.

• Provision of customer service 24/7 for tracking and issue resolution.

• Provision of consultative services and utilization reports.

• Maintenance of a Data Management System for test parameters and results.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (06/23/2026 – 06/22/2027) plus four one-year option periods.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 621511 has a size standard of $41.5 Million.

• Proposals are due Monday, May 25, 2026, at 07:00 AM PDT.

• Questions must be submitted via email by Monday, May 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST.

• Offers must be submitted in Adobe or Microsoft Office Word Format.

• Evaluation will be based solely on the lowest price, provided the price is reasonable and does not exceed available funding.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest-priced, reasonable offer.

• This is an unrestricted solicitation.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5.

• Special licensure requirements include CAP accreditation and a CLIA certificate.