Opportunity
SAM #36C24227Q0113
VA sole-source bridge purchase order for as-needed histopathology laboratory services
Buyer
VA Network Contract Office 02
Posted
November 04, 2026
Respond By
November 06, 2026
Identifier
36C24227Q0113
NAICS
621511
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source bridge purchase order for as-needed histopathology services supporting the VA Western New York Healthcare System. - Buyer: VA Network Contracting Office 2 (NCO 2); service locations include Buffalo VAMC and Finger Lakes VAMC. - Intended provider: X-CELL Laboratories of Western New York, Inc. - Services: Perform, monitor, and report histopathology test findings on an as-needed basis. - Procurement approach: Notice of intent for a sole-source award, not a request for competitive quotes. Other firms may submit evidence of their ability to meet the requirement. - Solicitation: 36C24227Q0113. The VA plans to pursue a long-term contract after the bridge period.
Description
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 (NCO 2) intends to award a sole source open market purchase order to X-CELL LABORATORIES OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC., 20 Northpointe Pkwy, #100, Amherst, NY 14228 for performing, monitor, and report findings of histopathology tests for VA WNY Healthcare System (Buffalo VAMC and Fingerlakes VAMC), on an as needed basis from Date of Award through 05/31/2027.
NAICS Code is 621511 Medical Laboratories and the Classification code is Q301 Medical Reference Laboratory Testing with a Small Business Size Standard of $41.5 million. THIS IS NOT A NOTICE FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however, any firm that believes that it can meet the requirements above, may give written notice prior to the listed response due date and time. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements. Responses will be evaluated, however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the award. Responses are due on 11/06/2026 at 3:00pm ET. Responses shall be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Daniel Zielinski. Telephone inquiries shall not be accepted.