Q301 Specialized Laboratory Testing f/VAPSHCS

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is seeking a contractor to provide specialized reference laboratory testing services for the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. The procurement encompasses over 300 unique medical test codes across multiple categories, including autopsy procedures, molecular diagnostics, genetic testing, viral and antibody screenings, hematology tests, and specialized marker analyses. Key technical requirements include rapid turnaround times with most tests completed within 72 hours, dedicated courier service for specimen pickup, daily specimen logging, critical value notifications within one hour, and compliance with medical certification standards such as CLIA and College of American Pathologists requirements. Vendors must submit comprehensive technical proposals addressing five subfactors: test list capabilities, specific task execution, courier service, record management, and performance monitoring. Quotations are due by November 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST, with a response deadline of November 26, 2025.

This solicitation is set aside for small businesses within the NAICS code 621511 (Medical Laboratories) with a size standard of $41.5 million. The contract is structured as a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement running from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2030, with a minimum guarantee of $5,000 and a total capacity of $7,499,999.99. No incumbent contractor information has been disclosed in the solicitation materials. The place of performance is Seattle, Washington 98108, where the VA Puget Sound Health Care System is located. The primary point of contact is Eric Lingenfelter from the Network Contracting Office.