Q301--Lab Testing Services -Mycobacteria

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 (VISN 04) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source laboratory testing contract with National Jewish Health. The notice specifically pertains to Mycobacteria Off Campus Laboratory Testing to be performed at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The contract will be awarded under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures and will result in a firm fixed-price indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 621511 for Medical Laboratories and falls under PSC category Q301 for Reference Laboratory Testing. The contract is intended to have a three-year performance period.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to announce the VA's intent to award a sole source contract to National Jewish Health, located in Denver, CO, without competitive bidding. The sole source determination is entirely at the discretion of the government, and this notice serves as a formal communication of their intent rather than a competitive solicitation. The contract has a response deadline of May 19, 2025, and will utilize a firm fixed-price IDIQ structure. Contractors should note that this is not a request for competitive proposals, and the government has explicitly stated that the procurement will not be competitively bid. National Jewish Health is the designated provider for these specialized laboratory testing services, and no other contractors are eligible to compete for this specific contract opportunity. The total contract value and specific testing requirements are not detailed in the Special Notice, which is typical of sole source procurement announcements.