VISN 7 REF LAB BRIDGE JA.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification document from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeking approval for other than full and open competition for a bridge contract for reference laboratory testing services. The justification is for a 7-month base period (March 1, 2025 to September 31, 2025) plus a 4-month option period (October 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026) IDIQ contract valued at $12,419,000 total ($7,903,000 base, $4,516,000 option).

The requirement is for reference laboratory testing services for VISN 7 Network Office Medical Facilities in Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama, currently provided by incumbent Quest Diagnostics Inc. The bridge contract is needed because the long-term competitive solicitation (#36C24724R0031) is delayed due to a pending protest at the Court of Federal Claims. The VA conducted market research and outreach to SDVOSBs but received no responses. The agency cites unusual and compelling urgency as the justification authority, noting that any disruption in services would negatively impact patient care. The document is signed and approved by the Laboratory Manager, Contracting Officer, Branch Chief, and Executive Director of the Regional Procurement Office East.