Opportunity
SAM #36C24926R0076
Comprehensive HLA and Transplant Immunology Testing Services for VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
Buyer
Vanco 9
Posted
July 28, 2026
Respond By
August 24, 2026
Identifier
36C24926R0076
NAICS
621511, 621991, 541380
This opportunity is for specialized transplant immunology and histocompatibility testing services for the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Network Contracting Office 9 - Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (Nashville, TN) - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) typing (high-resolution, verification, deceased donor workup) - Antibody screening and identification (including Luminex and Immucor platforms) - Crossmatching (flow cytometry, cytotoxic, auto-crossmatch, titers) - ABO blood group testing and titers - Miscellaneous related tests (e.g., Flow PRA STAT charge) - Reference lab and transplant immunology testing services (per test menu) - Quantities: - High-volume items include HLA Complete Typing (300/year), HLA Class I Antibody ID (850/year), and HLA Class II Antibody ID (750/year) - Other tests range from 5 to 200 per year, with detailed breakdowns in the test menu - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be ASHI (American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics) accredited - Facility must be within 50 miles of the Nashville VA Medical Center - 24/7/365 testing availability with rapid turnaround (e.g., 5 hours for urgent tests) - At-home testing kits with prepaid mailers for panel reactive antibody testing - Ongoing communication for specimen status and inquiries - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Luminex and Immucor are referenced as platforms for antibody identification tests - Contract Structure: - Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract - Five one-year ordering periods with possible six-month extension - Pricing is per test, as detailed in the test menu
Description
Request for Proposals issued by The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9 for HLA Transplant Testing Services for Tennessee Valley Healthcare System located in Nashville, Tennessee.