Reference Lab Testing and Courier Services B+4 POP: 10/1/19-9/30/2024

This solicitation seeks reference laboratory testing and courier services to support healthcare operations for the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20. Services include clinical chemistry, microbiology, and specimen transport between multiple medical facilities from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2024. Offerors must demonstrate licenses, certifications, personnel qualifications, and security controls to meet contract requirements. Proposals were initially due by August 23, 2019, with an amendment extending the deadline to September 9, 2019.

There is no set-aside designation for this requirement. The primary NAICS code is 621511 and services include over 500 individual laboratory tests across clinical pathology disciplines. The total value is estimated between $10-15 million to support facilities in Washington and Oregon over a five-year period. Incumbent contractors may have the opportunity to extend their contracts through September 2024 if selected for award. Turnaround times range from one to five days depending on the specific test.