Q301--Reference Lab Services - BCVAMC & WCBOC PoP 08/01/2026-07/31 Implementing EO 14398 DEI Discrimination.
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 36C25026Q0305
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 10
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
- Department of Veterans Affairs Battle Creek MI 49037, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 10, through the Network Contracting Office, seeks reference laboratory testing services for Battle Creek VA Medical Center and Wyoming Community Based Outpatient Center in Michigan, with responses due May 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. This is an IDIQ firm fixed price solicitation not set aside for small business concerns. Questions are due April 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Place of performance is Battle Creek, Michigan and Wyoming, Michigan. The contractor shall provide comprehensive reference laboratory testing including specimen transportation via courier service five days per week, analytical testing with result reporting within 24 hours or next business day for weekend/holiday pickups, and a secure web-based portal interfacing with VA EHR systems (Oracle/Cerner). The contractor must maintain CLIA certification, CAP accreditation or equivalent, employ a licensed American Board of Pathology-certified pathologist as laboratory director, and possess at least three years of laboratory services experience. All contractor personnel must comply with HIPAA, OSHA, and all applicable federal and state regulations.
The contract period runs August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2031, with no extensions granted. Minimum contract guarantee is $2,000; maximum contract value is $6,395,464.95 over the life of the contract. Pricing is established at award and remains fixed across all five ordering periods. Monthly invoicing in arrears is required, with extensive monthly and quarterly reporting of test utilization, turnaround times, quality assurance, and performance metrics. NAICS code is 621511 (Medical Laboratories) with a $41.5 million small business size standard. PSC is Q301 (Medical-Laboratory Testing). The solicitation incorporates FAR clause 52.222-90 prohibiting racially discriminatory DEI activities. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply per Michigan Calhoun County wage determination. Contracting Officer is Morgan Stein (Morgan.Stein@va.gov) at NCO-10, Kettering, Ohio.
Notice text
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Update #5 · Latest ·
The purpose of this amendment is to implement EO 14398 DEI Discrimination to this solicitation and contract. Please see below applicable clause.
There are no other changes to the terms and conditions of this solicitation.
[52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors As prescribed in 22.2203, insert the following clause: ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (APR 2026)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor. Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.
(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:
(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;
(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;
(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;
(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and
(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.
(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).
(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.
(End of clause)
Update #4 ·
The purpose of this amendment is to correct the quantities listed for the two locations. See attached REVISED Copy of Price Cost Schedule - BCVAMC and WCBOC.
There are no other changes to the terms and conditions of this requirement.
There will be no extensions granted. The response date and time remains 05.15.2026 1630 EDT.
Update #3 ·
The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to questions received. See attached Questions with Responses for information regarding this requirement. There are no other changes to the terms and conditions of this requirement. This amendment does not extend the response date and time. Responses shall be submitted no later than 4:30 PM May 15, 2026 via email to Morgan.Stein@va.gov.
Update #2 ·
The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to questions received.
See attached Questions with Responses for information regarding this requirement.
There are no other changes to the terms and conditions of this requirement.
This amendment does not extend the response date and time. Responses shall be submitted no later than 4:30 PM May 15, 2026 via email to Morgan.Stein@va.gov.
Update #1 ·
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 36C25026Q0305 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for all necessary labor, management, equipment, deliverables, and support to provide reference laboratory testing services for the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, Battle Creek and Wyoming, MI.
This acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 621511 Medical Laboratories, with a small business size standard of $ 41.5 Million Dollars. The FSC/PSC is Q301 Medical- Laboratory Testing.
The Network Contracting Office (NCO-10) is seeking to purchase Reference Laboratory Services for the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center.
Responses will be evaluated via comparative analysis utilizing Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
Questions shall be emailed to Morgan.Stein@va.gov and are due by 12 PM April 15, 2026.
Responses shall be submitted no later than 4:30 PM May 15, 2026 via email to Morgan.Stein@va.gov.
See attached "Price Schedule"
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25026Q0305 0003.docx | DOCX document | |
| REVISED Copy of Price Cost Schedule - BCVAMC and WCBOC.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 36C25026Q0305 0002.docx | DOCX document | |
| Questions with Responses.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25026Q0305 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| Wage Determination Information - BCVAMC and WCBOC Reference Lab.pdf | ||
| Declining Balance Spreadsheet - Reference Labs - BCVAMC and WCBOC.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Service Contract Act WD 2015-4835 REV 31 EFF 12.03.2025 Calhoun.pdf | ||
| Price Cost Schedule - BCVAMC and WCBOC.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Purchase Card Procedures for VA and Contractor.pdf | ||
| Past Performance Questionnaire - BCVAMC and WCBOC.pdf | ||
| 36C25026Q0305_1.docx | DOCX document |
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Q301--Reference Lab Services - BCVAMC &WCBOC | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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