Q301--Amendment to Post Technical Q's and Extend Closing Date - NTX Reference Lab Testing
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 2 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- 36C25725Q0197
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 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
- Place of performance
- VA North Texas Health Care System 4500 South Lancaster Road Dallas, Texas 75216, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Jose Campa jose.campa@va.gov (210) 617-5300
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking a contractor to provide reference laboratory testing services for the VA North Texas Health Care System's Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Service. The solicitation (RFQ #36C25725Q0197) is an unrestricted request for commercial services under NAICS code 621511 for specialized medical laboratory testing, including genetic testing, viral/bacterial cultures, and antibody testing. Vendors must be licensed, accredited, and comply with HIPAA requirements, providing electronic test ordering and results reporting capabilities. The evaluation will be conducted using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) method, with contractors required to meet all specified technical requirements. Key dates include technical questions due by January 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, and proposal submissions due by February 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time.
The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a guaranteed minimum of $10,000 and a maximum aggregate value of $2,250,000, covering a base period from May 15, 2025, through May 14, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods extending through May 14, 2030. The place of performance is located at 4500 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216, with an estimated annual testing volume of less than 50 tests across various specialized medical laboratory procedures. There are no specific set-aside designations for this procurement, making it open to all qualified vendors. The contract includes detailed performance metrics outlined in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, which requires 90% satisfactory performance across various categories including test accuracy, turnaround times, and customer support. Contractors must maintain CLIA accreditation and provide daily specimen pickup Monday through Friday, with test result turnaround times ranging from 1-14 days depending on the specific test type.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
The purpose of Solicitation 36C25725Q0197 Amendment 0001 is to extend closing date to Thursday, February 13, 2025, 3:00PM/CST, and to post RFI/Technical questions and revised solicitation with amended Instructions to Offerors.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as unrestricted.
The solicitation number 36C25725Q0197 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-06. The NAICS Code for this request for quotes is 621511 - Medical Laboratories - $41.4M.
VA North Texas Health Care System, Pathology/Laboratory Medicine. The service requirement is for Reference Lab Testing.
See attached RFQ document for more information.
Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must complete the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with this offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
Late quotes or documentation may be accepted if advantageous to the Government. All comments or inquiries are to be submitted in writing via email to the Point of Contact, referenced in this notice on or before January 22, 2025, 10:00 AM Central Time.
Vendors interested in providing the required services will need to submit all required documentation, detailed in the attached RFQ document, by email to Jose Campa at Jose.Campa@va.gov, no later than Monday, February 3, 2025, 10:00 AM Central Time.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25725Q0197 0001_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| S02-36C25725Q0197-Rev1.pdf | ||
| 36C25725Q0197-Technical Questions.pdf | ||
| 36C25725Q0197 0001.pdf | ||
| Wage Determination No. 2015-5227, Rev. 24.pdf | ||
| 36C25725Q0197_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| S02-36C25725Q0197.pdf | ||
| QASP NTX Reference Lab.pdf | ||
| 36C25725Q0197 LineItems.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Q301--NTX Reference Lab Testing | Award Notice | |
| Q301--NTX Reference Lab Testing | Award Notice | |
| Q301--Amendment to Post Technical Q's and Extend Closing Date - NTX Reference Lab Testing | Solicitation |
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