Q301--Research Laboratory Testing
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25725Q0716
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- Q301 Reference Laboratory Testing
- Points of contact
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- Teresa Arzola teresa.arzola@va.gov (210) 740-3729
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 17, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract for research and development laboratory testing services to the University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio. This notice pertains to laboratory testing services specifically required by the Research and Development Department at the South Texas VA Health Care System in San Antonio, Texas. The VA has determined that only the University of Texas Health Science Center can provide the unique and highly specialized services required at the necessary quality level. The proposed contract structure includes a base year plus four option years, spanning from September 25, 2025, through September 24, 2030. The procurement is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures authority, as the VA has concluded through market research that only one responsible source exists to satisfy the agency's requirements.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to inform the contracting community of the VA's intent to proceed with a non-competitive award while providing an opportunity for other potentially capable organizations to demonstrate their qualifications. Although this is not a request for competitive quotations or proposals, interested parties may submit evidence of their capability to fulfill the laboratory testing requirements by emailing the Contracting Specialist, Teresa Arzola, by July 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM CST. The services encompass comprehensive research laboratory testing capabilities across multiple scientific domains, including sophisticated analytical services, in vitro and in vivo testing, ADME services, toxicology testing, and specialized core laboratory facilities. The VA retains sole discretion to determine whether to compete the procurement based on any responses received, and no subcontracting opportunities are anticipated. The contract falls under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, with Product Service Code Q301 for Reference Laboratory Testing.
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
Services: Research and Development Laboratory Testing Service- Base plus four- South Texas Health Care System
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS OR PROPOSALS
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), VISN 17 Network Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract for the South Texas VA Health Care System, 7400 Merton Minter Blvd., San Antonio, Texas. This proposed contract action is to procure services for Laboratory Testing which only University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio can provide for the Research and Development Department located at the VA South Texas Health Care System, 7400 Merton Minter Blvd., San Antonio, Texas, 78229.
Period of Performance:
Base Year: 09/25/2025-09/24/2026
Option Year 1: 09/25/2026-09/24/2027
Option Year 2: 09/25/2027-09/24/2028
Option Year 3: 09/25/2028-09/24/2029
Option Year 4: 09/25/2029-09/24/2030
Classification Code: Q301
NAICS: 541715
Government intends to award a base plus four (4) option year contract to University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78229. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 Simplified acquisition procedures as implemented in FAR 13.501(a), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The Contracting Officer has determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem that only one source can provide the services required at the level of quality required because the services are unique or highly specialized. A determination not to compete this proposed contract is based on market research and is solely within the discretion of the government.
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Any interested party that believes they can fulfill this requirement should submit supporting evidence to be reviewed. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements.
Information must be sent to the Contracting Specialist, Teresa Arzola, Teresa.Arzola@va.gov. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete with the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. No cost to the government will arise as a result of contractor submissions of responses to this announcement or the government use of such information. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competitively sensitive information contained in their response. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. Interested parties may e-mail Teresa.Arzola@va.gov by July 16, 2025 @ 9:00AM CST.
Please see two attachments with list of required tests.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25725Q0716.docx | DOCX document | |
| Service Required Testing.pdf | ||
| Institutional Core Labs.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Q301--New- UTHSA CORE LAB | Award Notice | |
| Q301--Research Laboratory Testing | Special Notice |
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