Q301--Semen analysis and post-vasectomy testing

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 is seeking a contractor to provide post-vasectomy and semen analysis testing services for the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center and Billings Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Montana. The solicitation requires a CLIA-certified and HIPAA-compliant laboratory capable of processing specimen collection, conducting tests, and reporting results within 5 days of receipt. Potential contractors must provide collection kits, distribute them to patients, and manage the entire testing process, including requisition forms and patient reminders. The Contracting Officer, Edward Emerson, will be the sole point of contact, with questions due by December 5, 2024, at 4 PM MT and quotes required by December 17, 2024, at 4 PM MT. Contractors will need to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in medical laboratory testing, specifically in semen analysis services.

The solicitation is open to small businesses under NAICS code 621511, with a size standard of $41.5 million. The contract period will run from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2030, with an estimated annual volume of 100 post-vasectomy tests and 50 full semen analysis tests. The VA anticipates individual Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) orders may reach $32,000, with a total contract ceiling of $160,000 over the entire contract period. The place of performance includes the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center and Billings Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Montana, requiring contractors to have the capability to receive, process, and report test results electronically via fax and a contractor website. Successful vendors must provide all necessary labor, supplies, equipment, maintenance, IT systems, and supervision to complete the required medical laboratory services effectively and efficiently.