ContractSources Sought

EMERGENT REFERENCE LAB TESTING

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 36C24726Q0111
Response Deadline
Nov 19, 2026
232 days left
Days Remaining
232
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide emergent reference laboratory testing services for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina. The procurement aims to secure laboratory testing for urgent/emergent patient specimens that cannot be performed in-house, including tests such as Mycobacteria Stains, Microbiology Specimens, and Therapeutic Drugs, with a required turnaround time of 24 hours or less for STAT testing. This service is critical for ensuring timely patient care and addressing urgent medical needs. Interested vendors must possess a current CMS CLIA Certificate for High Complexity Testing and a Laboratory Accrediting Agency Certificate, with responses due by November 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Monica Reed at monica.reed@va.gov or by phone at 334-450-5679.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
621511
Medical Laboratories
PSC Code
Q301
MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
36C24726Q0111-Sources Sought.docx
Word73 KBNov 13, 2025
AI Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (36C24726Q0111) for emergent reference laboratory testing services at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. This is a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources and define the procurement strategy for an upcoming solicitation. The services include urgent/emergent laboratory testing not performed in-house, such as Mycobacteria Stains, Microbiology Specimens, and Therapeutic Drugs, with a 24-hour turnaround for STAT testing. Vendors must possess a current/valid CMS CLIA Certificate for High Complexity Testing and a Laboratory Accrediting Agency Certificate (CAP or TJC). Responses are due by November 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST, and must address manufacturing details, business size, authorized distributor status, and provide estimated market research pricing. The document also details extensive VA information security, privacy, and records management requirements, including provisions for data breaches and liquidated damages.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedNov 13, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineNov 19, 2026
expiryArchive DateDec 4, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Sub-Tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)

Point of Contact

Name
Monica Reed

Place of Performance

Charleston, South Carolina, UNITED STATES

Official Sources