SAM #36C26126Q1110

Specialized Laboratory Testing Services for VA Palo Alto Health Care System

This opportunity seeks contractors to provide specialized laboratory testing services for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Palo Alto Health Care System - Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service - Products/Services Requested: - Specialized reference laboratory testing services for tests not available in-house - Includes specimen processing, testing, and electronic reporting of results - Contractor must provide all personnel, supervision, equipment, supplies, and resources - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must maintain all necessary laboratory certifications - Strict compliance with federal and VA information security, privacy, and records management regulations - Timely specimen processing and reporting (results typically within 7 to 10 business days) - Contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) - SDVOSB/VOSB firms must be certified in the SBA database - Respondents should provide details on business status, capabilities, relevant experience, and anticipated teaming arrangements - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are mentioned in the solicitation or attachments

Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.
No Solicitation is currently available. All information contained in this Sources Sought Announcement is preliminary, as well as subject to modification, and is in no way binding on the Government. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this request. The information requested will be used solely within the Department of Veterans Affairs to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside of the Government. The determination of a procurement strategy, based upon the comments submitted in response to this Sources Sought Announcement, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 621511, Medical Laboratories, and the small business size standard of $41.5 Million. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is soliciting information from contractors that can provide Specialized Laboratory Testing, VA Palo Alto Health Care System. A draft of the Statement of Work is attached to this notice. Brief Description of Services See Draft Statement of Work. Period of Performance (POP): 10/1/2026 9/30/2027 All interested contractors must respond by email to Angela.Gerlitzki1@va.gov no later than 10:00 A.M. EST on August 17, 2026. Please answer the following questions when responding: What is your company s Socioeconomic Status? (example: small business, large business, SDVOSB, etc.) If SDVOSB or VOSB, are you registered and certified on the Small Business Administration (SBA) certification database? https://search.certifications.sba.gov

Provide Company s legal name along with System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

Capabilities Statement

List of Projects (Government and Commercial) that are similar in scope and size.

Copy of Certifications

Anticipated Teaming Arrangements (if any). If plan on subcontracting, demonstrate that you will meet the limitations on subcontracting per FAR 52.219-14 for Small Businesses; VAAR 852.219-73 and VAAR 852.219-74 for SDVOSB/VOSB.

GSA Contract Number, if applicable.

Fill out the price estimate on the attached price schedule.

Solicitation number 36C26126Q1100 has been assigned and should be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement. The Government will use this information when determining its business type decision.
This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. *Failure to provide the information requested above (items 1-8) will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered a viable source. Notes: Contractors must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/SAM/ SDVOSB and VOSB firms should be registered at the time of submission on the Small Business Administration (SBA) certification database website https://search.certifications.sba.gov

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