Q301--Reference and Esoteric Laboratory Testing

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 is soliciting offers on behalf of Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 South for a requirements contract for reference laboratory and esoteric testing services, with proposals due November 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. The procurement is unrestricted, with the Set Aside line reading "No Set-Aside Used."

The source describes a five-year firm-fixed-price contract covering five VA medical centers: James J. Peters VAMC (Bronx), VA New Jersey Healthcare System, VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System, VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, and Northport VA Medical Center. The solicitation file summary cites an estimated value of $41.5 million over January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2031, with an option to extend services for up to six additional months under FAR 52.217-8. The NAICS code is 621511, Medical Laboratories, and the PSC is Q301, Reference Laboratory Testing.

The contractor must maintain CLIA high-complexity accreditation with CMS-approved deemed status and valid NJDOH and NYSDOH licenses for both primary and subcontracted facilities. Service requirements include 24/7/365 availability, daily specimen pickup with emergency/STAT transport within 4-6 hours depending on location, FIPS 140-2 encrypted ordering portals, and bi-directional VistA LEDI interface capability. Contractors must execute a Business Associate Agreement if handling protected health information, complete annual security training for personnel with VA system access, and pay liquidated damages of $37.50 per affected individual for a data breach.

The price cost schedule dated 10.29.2026 is a template with test prices currently at zero. It lists over 1,600 tests by CLIN, with priced tests on Tab A and reserved tests activated through bilateral modification. Offerors must price all CPT-coded tests on a fully burdened basis, and any untested price is treated as not offered and may render the proposal nonresponsive.

Submissions require complete technical and pricing proposals, three past performance examples, three experience references of similar scope and complexity, current CLIA, CAP, and state licensing certificates for primary and subcontractor laboratories, key personnel resumes, and a Memorandum of Understanding with VA. Evaluation covers technical capability, experience, past performance, and price, and the source states no weighting.