Q301--Laboratory Proficiency Testing | CAP
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C10G24R0037
- Agency
- Headquarters Department of Veterans Affairs
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 36C10G25C0001-36C10G25C0001 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 621511 Medical Laboratories
- PSC
- Q301 Reference Laboratory Testing
- Points of contact
-
- Betsy Lawrie betsy.lawrie@va.gov (202) 697-3629
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Headquarters issued a Limited / Sole Source Justification Notice for a sole-source contract awarded to the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for laboratory proficiency testing services. The contract, valued at $50,789,144.00, covers a 12-month base period with four 12-month options and a 6-month extension, providing comprehensive testing programs for over 1,100 VHA medical laboratory locations across multiple specialties including microbiology, immunology, chemistry, hematology, and cytology. CAP was selected as the sole source vendor due to being the only CMS-approved provider capable of meeting all required testing categories while maintaining VA's existing infrastructure and data management systems. The justification was approved under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for a sole source procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements without unacceptable delays. CAP will provide these services at a 10% discount from commercial pricing, with historical annual price increases around 5%, and the contract was officially awarded on December 13, 2024.
Notice text
See attached Justification and Approval. Awarded contract 36C10G25C0001 to COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS for 50789144.00000000 on 2024-12-13.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JA _Laboratory Proficiency Testing_redacted v2.pdf | ||
| 36C10G25C0001_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Q301--Laboratory Proficiency Testing | CAP | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Q301--Laboratory Proficiency Testing (VA-25-00000971) | Pre-Solicitation |
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