Histocompatability and Immunogenetics Testing | George E. Wahlen VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is soliciting proposals for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Testing services to support the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The contractor must provide specialized laboratory testing services including HLA typing, antibody identification, donor-specific antibody testing, and flow crossmatch services. Key requirements include accreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI), and compliance with CLIA guidelines, along with mandatory service capabilities such as STAT on-site specimen pickup, 24-hour clinical consultation, and electronic transmission of test results. The evaluation will assess technical capabilities, past performance, and pricing, with particular emphasis on meeting mandatory laboratory standards and service requirements. Questions from offerors must be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Edward Emerson, via email at Edward.Emerson@va.gov by 11 AM Mountain Time on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, and proposals must be submitted electronically to the same address by 11 AM Mountain Time on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

This solicitation is unrestricted with no set-aside designation applied. The estimated total contract value is $1,800,000 over a five-year period, running from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2031. The services will be performed at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center located in Salt Lake City, Utah 84148. No incumbent contractor or current contractor information is provided in the solicitation notice. The Medical Laboratories classification (NAICS 621511) and Reference Laboratory Testing (PSC Q301) indicate the nature of the work being procured, with this opportunity posted on December 17, 2025.