6640--Calibration Verification Linearity Evaluation Services for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 is seeking a CLIA-approved proficiency testing provider to deliver Calibration Verification Linearity Evaluation (CVL) services for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. The contractor must implement a comprehensive proficiency testing program that includes specimens for all CVL analytes in Chemistry and Flow Cytometry specialties, with formal evaluation reports delivered within 30 calendar days of testing completion. Key requirements include establishing an event calendar for specimen shipments, providing secure electronic methods for result submission, maintaining CMS-determined evaluation criteria standards, and delivering all materials FOB Destination to the Detroit facility. The contractor must be listed on the CMS register of CLIA-approved proficiency testing providers for the specified analytes. The Sources Sought Notice deadline for responses is 3:00 PM Eastern Time on Friday, March 6, 2026, with submissions directed to Cierra S. Joshua at Cierra.Joshua@va.gov, and all responses must reference solicitation number 36C25026Q0349.

This is a pre-solicitation notice with no set-aside designation currently identified, though responses from service-disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned, 8(a), HUB Zone, and women-owned businesses are specifically encouraged as the information may be used to determine potential future set-asides. No incumbent contractor is identified in the available materials. The anticipated contract value falls within the $9 million size standard for Testing Laboratories and Services (NAICS 541380), though a specific award amount is not disclosed in this sources sought phase. The contract period is 12 months, with performance anticipated to run from March 20, 2026, through March 19, 2027. Prospective offerors must include business name, GSA contract number if applicable, point of contact information, SAM UEID number, business size classification, and business type designation in their responses to this market survey notice.