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36C24226Q0875
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This is an Amendment (0001) to a federal solicitation for cytopathology and next generation sequencing (NGS) testing services. The Department of Veterans Affairs Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, New York (Agency: Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2) issued this amendment on August 13, 2026, to publish government responses to vendor questions submitted by the August 13, 2026 deadline and to issue a revised Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated August 13, 2026, reflecting clarifications and updates resulting from the Q&A review. The original solicitation (36C24226Q0875) seeks to establish an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for comprehensive, clinically validated molecular diagnostic testing using NGS to improve evaluation and management of thyroid nodules with indeterminate fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology, with the goal of enhancing diagnostic accuracy, reducing unnecessary surgeries, and guiding timely intervention for at-risk patients.

The solicitation response deadline is August 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The Product Service Code is Q301 (Medical and Surgical Supplies), and the NAICS Code is 621511 (Medical Laboratories). The contracting office is NCO 2 at the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue (2-90NCA), Albany, NY 12208-3410. There are no Recovery Act funds, and no small business set-aside is indicated. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the submission deadline by completing and returning copies of the amendment, acknowledging receipt on each copy of the offer, or submitting separate written communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. The revised PWS and combined Q&A document are attached to this amendment and replace all previous versions.

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SUBJECT*

Q&A CYTOPATHOLOGY AND NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING TESTING SERVICES CLOSE 08/21/2026 17:00

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
12208-3410
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C24226Q0875
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
08-21-2026 5:00 pm EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
ARCHIVE
60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
Q301
NAICS CODE*
621511
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
NCO 2

Department of Veterans Affairs Samuel S . Stratton VA Medical Center 113 Holland Avenue (2-90NCA) Albany NY 12208-3410

POINT OF CONTACT*

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

DESCRIPTION

*= Required Field
Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Page 1 of

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 08-13-2026

SBAR MISSING

NCO 2

Department of Veterans Affairs Samuel S . Stratton VA Medical Center 113 Holland Avenue (2-90NCA) Albany

NY

12208-3410 Department of Veterans Affairs Samuel S . Stratton VA Medical Center Network Contracting Activity 113 Holland Avenue (2-90NCA) Albany

NY

12208-3410

36C24226Q0875

X This amendment is issued to provide the Government’s responses to the vendor questions received by the established deadline of 5:00 PM EST on August 13, 2026. All questions submitted by interested parties have been reviewed.

Additionally, the revised Performance Work Statement (PWS) has been updated to reflect clarifications, corrections, and any necessary changes identified during the Q&A review. The updated PWS is hereby issued with this amendment and replaces all previous versions included in or referenced by the solicitation.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

Offerors are responsible for reviewing this amendment and acknowledging receipt See attached document: COMBINED SYNOPSIS Q AND A.

See attached document: PWS 8.13.2026 REV.

This amendment 0001 publishes the Government’s responses to all vendor questions submitted by the deadline of 5:00 PM on August 13, 2026, and issues the revised Performance Work Statement (PWS) reflecting clarifications and updates resulting from the Q&A review Page 1 of

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