Q301--STAT Reference Lab Testing for Send Out
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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 Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS), is soliciting proposals for STAT Reference Laboratory Testing for Send Out services. This Firm-Fixed-Price contract covers clinical and anatomic pathology diagnostic testing not performed by the in-house laboratory. The solicitation is unrestricted, and proposals are due by May 25, 2026, at 7:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive reference laboratory services, including labor, supplies, equipment, maintenance, IT, and supervision. Key requirements include:
- Specimen preparation, storage, and transportation (including Hazard Materials Class 6, Division 6.2).
- Analytical testing, reporting of results, and consultative services.
- Performance of a full range of clinical and anatomic pathology diagnostic tests.
- Adherence to prescribed turnaround times, with STAT tests (specifically ethylene glycol, volatiles, and methanol, with others by reservation) available within 4 hours of specimen pickup.
- Provision of 24/7 customer service and a Data Management System.
- The contractor must be CLIA certified and CAP accredited.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: A base year (June 23, 2026 – June 22, 2027) plus four one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Place of Performance: Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Phoenix, AZ 85012
- Product Service Code: Q301 (Reference Laboratory Testing)
- NAICS Code: 621511 (size standard $41.5 Million)
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: Monday, May 25, 2026, at 07:00 AM PST.
- Submission Format: Adobe or Microsoft Office Word.
- Pricing: Offerors must provide pricing based on the "List of Required Tests" in Section B.2, utilizing Attachment A (an Excel spreadsheet detailing specific tests and estimated annual quantities).
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest-priced, reasonable offer, provided it does not exceed available funding.
Amendment 0001 Clarifications
Amendment 0001 provides important clarifications:
- It includes a list of Questions & Answers.
- It corrects a clerical error, removing a non-existent Section B.3 and directing offerors to Section B.2, Statement Of Work, paragraph VIII for the List of Required Tests.
- The due date for offers remains unchanged.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Marcos Diaz, Contract Specialist, at Marcos.Diaz@va.gov.