Q301--Battle Creek Reference Lab Testing Services
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25026Q0715
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 10
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 621511 Medical Laboratories
- PSC
- Q301 Reference Laboratory Testing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Battle Creek VA Medical Center issued a sole-source notice of intent to negotiate a firm fixed-price contract with Bronson Methodist Hospital for reference laboratory testing services, with responses due by 12:00 pm ET on July 13, 2026. This is not a competitive solicitation; the Government reserves discretion not to compete and will consider only responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous and full capability to comply with VHA Directive 1101.13(1) Appendix B.
The contract covers microbiology services (blood cultures), blood bank services (ABO/Rh typing and antibody screens), and backup general laboratory testing for STAT cases and specimens unsuitable for long-distance transportation. The contractor must deliver STAT results within one hour of sample collection. The period of performance runs August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, with four option years. NAICS 621511 (Medical Laboratories) applies; small business size standard is $41.5 million.
Interested parties must email responses to Courtney.Seevers@va.gov with no phone inquiries accepted. No solicitation package is available. The Government will evaluate responses based on evidence of competitive advantage and demonstrated conformance capability.
Notice text
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Battle Creek VA Medical Center in accordance with RFO 6.103-1, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Bronson Methodist Hospital, for a firm fixed price contract of a base year and four (4) option years for Battle Creek Reference Lab Testing. NAICS 621511 applies, the small business size standard is $41.5 million.
Contractor shall reference laboratory testing services to include Microbiology (Blood Cultures), Blood Bank Services (ABO/Rh/Antibody Screens) and backup General Laboratory Testing for STAT testing and testing of specimen samples that are too unstable for long distance transportation in case of instrument failure. Contractor shall provide stat results within one (1) hour of collection of sample per VHA Directive 1101.13(1) Appendix B.
Period of performance August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, in strict accordance with all schedules, specifications, terms, conditions and provisions of the contract. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and response must show capability of full conformance to VHA Directive 1101.13(1) Appendix B. Responses must be received no later than 12:00 pm ET on July 13, 2026. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be emailed to Courtney.Seevers@va.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25026Q0715.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Q301--Battle Creek Reference Lab Testing Services | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Q301--Battle Creek Reference Lab Testing Services | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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