Opportunity
SAM #36C26126Q0917
Histology Block and Slide Processing Laboratory Services for Sacramento VA Medical Center
Buyer
VA Network Contracting Office 21
Posted
July 09, 2026
Respond By
July 31, 2026
Identifier
36C26126Q0917
NAICS
621511
This opportunity is for laboratory service providers specializing in histology block and slide processing for the Sacramento VA Medical Center. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21), Sacramento VA Medical Center - Contact: Emily Trinh - Services Requested: - Histology tissue block and slide processing laboratory services - Includes processing, cutting, and staining slides for routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) interpretation and diagnosis - Daily ground courier transport of specimens to and from the Sacramento VA Medical Center - Services must be performed at the contractor's histology laboratory - Strict turnaround times required - Quantities: - Estimated 11,500 slides per ordering period, for five ordering periods (total up to 57,500 slides) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must maintain CLIA certification - Staff must be ASCP-certified - Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a guaranteed minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $2,000,000 over five years - Monthly invoicing in arrears - Contractor must be registered in SAM - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; the focus is on laboratory service provision
Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, has a requirement for histology tissue block and slide processing laboratory services to and from Sacramento VA Medical Center.
Please carefully read the Addendum to RFO 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items and VAAR 852.273-73 Evaluation - Health Care Resources to ensure quotes submitted are complete and conforming to the solicitation's requirements. Non-conforming quotes may not be considered.
The Government intends to award a Single Award Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract as a result of this solicitation.
Important:
Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov to be eligible for award. Vendors are responsible for checking SAM.gov for any amendments and must sign and acknowledge all amendments to the solicitation.