Q301--Pathology Lab Testing - Miami VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 (VA VISN 8) has issued a Special Notice for a contract opportunity involving pathology lab testing services at the Miami VA Medical Center. The notice is specifically targeted at potential contractors for referral testing services, with the VA currently intending to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to the University of Miami Pathology/Research Administration. The contract has an estimated value of $177,327.66 for one year and will be issued under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) parts 12 and 13, which cover commercial items and simplified acquisition procedures. The notice was posted on June 5, 2025, and is classified under the Medical Laboratories NAICS category and Reference Laboratory Testing PSC category.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to notify industry of the VA's contract action and potentially identify alternative qualified sources for pathology testing services. Interested vendors are invited to submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet the contract requirements by June 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. The VA has indicated that the University of Miami is currently the preferred vendor due to its close proximity to the medical center, which allows for timely processing and prevents sample degradation. Contractors wishing to be considered must provide written submissions with comprehensive details about their capabilities, including evidence of appropriate licensing and certification. The VA emphasizes that no reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with responding to this notice or any subsequent information requests. Vendors must submit their responses via email directly to the Contracting Officer, ensuring sufficient detail to enable a thorough evaluation of their potential to meet the contract requirements.