Q301--Transplant Reference Laboratory Testing MEDVAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 16, through the Network Contracting Office 16, is seeking proposals for Transplant Reference Laboratory Testing services to support the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, and supervision to perform histocompatibility tests and other transplant-related immune evaluation tests. This solicitation will be issued on a full and open basis with an anticipated release date of April 15, 2026. All interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission. Inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Contract Specialist Steven A. Berkeley at steven.berkeley@va.gov or alternate point of contact Ms. Oney Kelly at oney.kelly@va.gov. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 24, 2026, with a pre-release due date of April 15, 2026 for questions or comments.

This procurement will be structured as a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year ordering period and falls under NAICS code 621511 (Medical Laboratories). No set-aside designations have been applied to this opportunity, meaning it is open to all qualified contractors. The pre-solicitation notice does not disclose information regarding potential incumbents, current contractors, or specific award values and budget ranges. No detailed evaluation criteria, statement of work requirements, or specific pricing information has been provided in the pre-solicitation announcement at this time. Interested contractors should monitor SAM.gov and official VA channels for the full solicitation release expected on or around April 15, 2026.