# SAM #36C25026Q1028

Sole Source Esoteric STAT Testing Services for VA Medical Center (Indiana University Health, Inc.)

**Buyer:** VA Network Contracting Office 10
**Posted:** September 23, 2026
**Respond By:** September 28, 2026
**Identifier:** 36C25026Q1028
**NAICS:** 621511

This notice announces the VA's intent to award a sole source contract for esoteric STAT testing services.
- Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 10 Contracting Office is the buyer
- Indiana University Health, Inc. is the sole vendor named
- Services required: Esoteric STAT testing including Anatomic Pathology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Coagulation, Hematology, and STAT testing
  - Testing must be performed within one hour of specimen collection
  - Strict adherence to VHA Directive 1101.13(1) Appendix B
  - Covers specimens too unstable for long-distance transport and instrument failure cases
- Contract period: Base year (Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027) plus four one-year option periods
- NAICS code: 621511 (Medical Laboratories)
- No product line items; only service line items
- Commercial competitors may include other large hospital systems or medical laboratories, but only Indiana University Health, Inc. is named
- Estimated contract value likely in the low to mid six figures annually, depending on volume

### Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 10 Contracting Office, in accordance with RFO 6.103-1, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis a base year plus four, one (1) year, option years contract with Indiana University Health, Inc, 340 W 10th St, Indianapolis, IN to provide the Esoteric STAT Testing services for the Pathology and Laboratory Service located at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN. Applicable NAICS Code is 621511, and Size Standard is $41.5 Million. 

Contractor shall provide esoteric STAT testing services to include Anatomic Pathology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Coagulation, Hematology and STAT testing for time-sensitive specimen samples that are too unstable for long-distance transportation to be completed within one (1) hour of collection of sample per VHA Directive 1101.13(1) Appendix B, and testing of specimen samples that are too unstable for long distance transportation in case of instrument failure. Period of performance October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, in strict accordance with the Performance Work Statement and all schedules, specifications, terms, conditions and provisions of the contract. 
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, solicitations, or request for offers. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence which includes pricing that competition would be advantageous to the Government and response must show capability of full conformance to VHA Directive 1101.13(1) Appendix B or it will not be considered.  
No telephone inquiries will be accepted.  Responses must be submitted in writing by September 28, 2026, by 11:00AM EDT, and shall be sent via email to Jessica.Bryant5@va.gov.

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