Q301 Reference Laboratory Services for Boise VA Medical Center
ID: 36C26025Q0928Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9c4edb1203694f52b3e1e5de3753852e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide reference laboratory services for the Boise VA Medical Center. The procurement involves analytical testing, reporting of results, and consultative services as outlined in the laboratory's reference test manual, with a focus on comprehensive laboratory operations. This contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a performance period from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2031, and responses are due by December 26, 2025, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Interested parties should contact Eric A. Lingenfelter at eric.lingenfelter@va.gov for further details and must provide specific information regarding their capabilities and past performance in similar services.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Eric A Lingenfelter
    (360) 852-9891
    Eric.Lingenfelter@va.gov
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    36C26025Q0928 Contract Opportunities.docx
    This Sources Sought Notice, Solicitation Number 36C26025Q0928, is issued by Network Contracting Office 20 for Reference Laboratory Testing services for the VA Boise Health Care System. The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a period of performance from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2031. The notice is seeking sources for these services, with a response deadline of December 26, 2025, at 17:00 Pacific Time. The Product Service Code is Q301 and the NAICS Code is 621511. The point of contact for this solicitation is Eric Lingenfelter, a Contracting Specialist. The place of performance is the Department of Veterans Affairs, Boise Health Care System in Boise, ID.
    36C26025Q0928 Description.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Boise Health Care System, through the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for reference laboratory testing services. This notice is for market research and planning purposes, aiming to award a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract. Contractors must provide detailed responses by December 26, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST, via email to eric.lingenfelter@va.gov. Responses should include company and contact information, business size/type (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business), SAM and VetCert registration details (if applicable), Federal Supply Schedule contract information, three past contracts for similar services, and responses to specific questions regarding laboratory compliance, licensing, accreditation (CAP, JTC, CLIA), director qualifications, experience, and subcontractor details. The applicable NAICS Code is 621511 – Medical Laboratories, with a size standard of $41.5 Million.
    Table B Required Reference Test Menu.xlsx
    The provided document is a comprehensive list of laboratory tests and their corresponding CPT codes, likely part of a government Request for Proposal (RFP) for laboratory services. The file details a wide array of diagnostic tests, including drug monitoring (e.g., Opiate Confirmation, Amphetamine Confirmation), infectious disease screening (e.g., HIV-1 Quantitation, C.TRACHO/N.GONO RNA, Hepatitis BE Panel), immune status assessments (e.g., ANA Screen, MMR (IgG)), cancer markers (e.g., CA 19-9, CA 125, Thyroid Cancer Monitor), and various other specialized blood, urine, and stool analyses (e.g., Heavy Metals Panel, Stone Analysis, Hormones, Genetic Testing). Each test is listed with its description and CPT code, followed by a '1 year volume' indicating the frequency of each test. The document also includes flags for whether tests are 'TESTED IN HOUSE' or require a 'THIRD PARTY COURIER.' This detailed inventory is crucial for potential vendors to understand the scope and volume of laboratory services required by the government entity.
    Technical Requiements.docx
    This document outlines the technical subfactors for reference laboratory requirements for the Boise VAMC PALMS. Key requirements include comprehensive analytical testing, reporting, and consultative services, adhering to the laboratory's reference test manual. The laboratory must hold appropriate licensure/accreditation and meet specified turnaround times. A critical aspect is the electronic interface, which requires compatibility with VistA, Cerner, and future EHRs, a dedicated full-time support person for new vendors, and secure, encrypted interconnections compliant with HIPAA. The system drivers must be compatible with VA’s Vista LEDI software, with the reference laboratory owning and maintaining the server and interface software and having a signed MOU with the VA NSOC for VPN tunnel use. Additionally, the laboratory must provide STAT testing and on-site training.
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