Q515-- 580 -Phlebotomy Staffing Services - HOUSTON - 5 YEAR
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25626Q0476SSN
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 16
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561320 Temporary Help Services
- PSC
- Q515 Medical- Pathology
- Place of performance
- Houston TX
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is seeking qualified vendors to provide phlebotomy staffing services at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This is a Sources Sought announcement for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation; no contract will be awarded from this notice. The contractor must provide a minimum of 33,280 phlebotomist hours annually, with services required 24 hours per day, seven days per week, including Federal Holidays, to support health care services for Veteran beneficiaries. Key qualifications include a minimum of two years of phlebotomy work experience within the preceding three years, successful completion of background checks and security clearance requirements, and HIPAA/Privacy training compliance. Interested vendors must submit responses by March 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time via email to Karen Battie at karen.battie@va.gov, and responses should include company information, SAM Unique Entity ID, GSA/FSS contract number if applicable, socio-economic business status, and capability statements with supporting documentation. Evaluation criteria focus on organizational and staff capability to deliver phlebotomy services, with consideration of any significant subcontracting or teaming arrangements.
This procurement includes no set-aside designations and does not identify any current incumbents or specific award values. The anticipated contract term is five years, with an option to increase staffing by an additional 11,050 hours through contract modification based on facility needs. Phlebotomists will perform routine and complex blood draws from inpatient units and outpatient specimen collection clinics, including specialized services for geriatric, spinal cord, and cancer patients. The contractor is responsible for ensuring appropriate staffing coverage with replacement personnel available within 60 minutes of any absence and must maintain a core group of phlebotomists to ensure continuity of care. Liquidated damages of $37.50 per affected individual apply in the event of data breaches involving sensitive personal information. The applicable product service code is Q515 (Phlebotomy Services), and NAICS code is 561320 (Temporary Help Services), with a formal solicitation to be published separately at a later date.
Notice text
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified businesses in identifying the availability of the requirement outline in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). See attached draft PWS for details. No solicitation is being issued at this time. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
The contractor shall provide, but not be limited to, 33,280 phlebotomist hours per year with the option to increase by an additional 11,050 hours by contract modification as location needs demand for health care services listed in the contract for Veteran beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs, located at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC), 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030.
Responses to these sources sought must include the following information:
1. Your company name, address, contact person name, phone number, fax number, e-mail address(s) and SAM Unique Entity ID and company website if available.
2. Your company GSA/FSS contract number if available.
3. Socio-economic status of business (i.e. SDVOSB/VOSB, 8(a), HUB Zone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUB Zone business)
4. Capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.
Interested vendor should submit an email to karen.battie@va.gov. All responses must be received in writing no later than 2:00 PM CST on March 26, 2026. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided. No solicitation document is available at this time; this notice is to acquire information only. Vendors interested in providing an offer will have to respond to a solicitation announcement that shall be published separately.
See attached document: Draft Performance Work Statement ONSITE PHLEBOTOMY SERVICES- HOUSTON, TX -Draft.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PWS- Draft .pdf | ||
| 36C25626Q0476-SSN.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Q515-- 580 -Phlebotomy Staffing Services - HOUSTON - 5 YEAR | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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