Q301--VISN 22 Semen & Vasectomy Test Kits

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 seeks semen and vasectomy test kits for eight VISN 22 facilities across California, Arizona, and New Mexico, with proposals due September 18, 2026. The procurement is a total small business set-aside and will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror.

The estimated total award value is $41.5 million over a base year (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) plus four option years through September 30, 2031. Annual requirements are 1,104 Full Semen Analysis test kits and 636 Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis test kits, to be delivered to Albuquerque, Loma Linda, Tucson, San Diego, Phoenix, Prescott, Long Beach, and Gladewater.

All test kits must be CLIA-certified and FDA-registered. The contractor must maintain CLIA certification and provide validated room temperature stability of 48 hours minimum for semen analysis and up to 7 days for post-vasectomy analysis. Kits must include prepaid return mailers with return shipping included in unit pricing. A minimum six-month shelf life at room temperature is required for bulk-delivered kits. The contractor shall provide gel packs for temperature control, secure web portal clinician result retrieval, replacement kits at no charge for invalid or delayed results, and client services at least 8 hours daily Monday through Friday. Deliveries must occur within four working days of order placement. A minimum of two repeat post-vasectomy semen analysis tests are provided at no additional cost beyond the initial test. The contractor must maintain active SAM registration and comply with applicable federal regulations, including data breach notification with liquidated damages of $250,000 per affected individual. The NAICS code is 621511; PSC code is Q301.