Phlebotomy at Sonora VA Clinic

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a short-term contract for phlebotomy services at the Sonora VA Clinic. The notice, identified by solicitation number 36C26125Q0372, is specifically targeting temporary phlebotomist staffing to support the VA Northern California Health Care System. The procurement will be awarded to DeployAHP LLC, with a contract performance period from April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025. The VA is leveraging FAR 6.302-1 to justify the sole source procurement, indicating that DeployAHP LLC is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's specific requirements. The special notice was posted on March 12, 2025, with a response deadline of March 14, 2025.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to secure essential phlebotomy services for the Sonora Clinic while providing the VA sufficient time to develop a comprehensive long-term procurement strategy for phlebotomist staffing in its southern tier region. Contractors interested in the opportunity should note the strict response deadline of March 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time, with any questions directed to Contract Specialist Emily Trinh at Emily.Trinh@va.gov. The contract falls under the Temporary Help Services NAICS category (561320) and Medical-Other PSC category (Q999), indicating the specialized nature of the services required. While this is a sole source procurement, the notice suggests the VA is committed to ensuring continuity of critical medical support services for veterans. The anticipated contract award date is March 31, 2025, with a clear focus on maintaining uninterrupted phlebotomy services at the Sonora VA Clinic.