36C24226Q0577.docx

This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center seeking information regarding Reference Laboratory and Esoteric Testing services. The solicitation number is 36C24226Q0577, with a response deadline of May 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The contracting office is located in Albany, New York (ZIP: 12208-3410), with the point of contact being Contracting Officer Mariangie Rivera (Mariangie.Rivera@va.gov). The product service code is Q301 (Medical/Laboratory Services), and the NAICS code is 621511 (Medical Laboratories). The place of performance encompasses multiple VA Medical Centers within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

This pre-solicitation notice represents a Request for Information intended to identify potential vendors capable of providing reference laboratory and esoteric testing services. The government has attached a detailed Reference Lab and Esoteric Test List (dated 3.17.2026) to specify the scope of required services. No set-aside designation, Recovery Act funds, or specific contract vehicle type is indicated in this notice. The notice will be archived 60 days after the response date. This sources sought phase allows the government to gauge market capability and solicit vendor information prior to issuing a formal solicitation.