Q301--Reference Laboratory Send-Out Testing Services (VA-26-00003512) for VISN 2 North Medical Centers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 (VISN 2) is seeking comprehensive reference laboratory send-out testing services for five VA medical centers located in Upstate New York. The solicitation requires contractors to provide specimen pickup, transportation, processing, analysis, and reporting for over 1,067 distinct medical laboratory tests covering various clinical disciplines including audiology, cardiology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, radiology, infectious disease panels, genetic tests, drug screenings, allergy tests, hormonal assays, and molecular diagnostics. Key requirements include maintaining CLIA and NYSDOH licensing, CAP accreditation, establishing secure web-based telecommunications and interface capabilities with VA VISTA systems, and providing customer service support along with all necessary supplies. The solicitation was issued on September 22, 2025, with proposals due by October 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT. An amendment was posted on October 15, 2025, providing clarification on pricing details for 44 specific laboratory tests in response to vendor inquiries.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors under NAICS code 621511 (Medical Laboratories). The total contract value is $41.5 million, covering services for VA medical centers in Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany, Bath, and Canandaigua. The contract structure includes a base period with four optional extension periods, with the contract period running from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 for the base year. Testing quantities range from 1 to 520 units per test across the 1,067 line items, with contractors required to provide monthly invoicing and detailed monthly reporting on testing volumes and performance. The place of performance encompasses the five VISN 2 North Medical Centers throughout Upstate New York, requiring comprehensive logistics coordination for specimen collection and results delivery across this geographic region.