Q301--Path & Lab - HLA Testing - TVHS

The Department of Veteran’s Affairs Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) in Nashville, TN, requires specialized transplant immunology testing services. The contractor must be American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) accredited, located within a 50-mile radius of TVHS, and offer 24/7 testing with rapid turnaround times as outlined in section 15.2.2. Services include comprehensive HLA typing, antibody screening, and crossmatching, with STAT and routine testing performed by the same local lab to ensure patient safety. The contractor is responsible for providing at-home testing kits, adhering to all federal, state, and local regulations, and complying with HIPAA. Payment will be on a monthly, arrears basis, with detailed invoices required. The contractor must not bill patients or third parties, ensure specimen integrity, and report any conflicts of interest. Performance will be monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, and the contractor must register with the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). The document also details responsibilities of the Contracting Officer, COR, and Contractor, including citizenship requirements for personnel and tort liability.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes, seeking Transplant Immunology Testing services for the VA Medical Center, Nashville Campus. This notice, identified by Solicitation Number 36C24926Q0198, is not a request for proposals and will not result in a binding contract. The VA intends for the period of performance to be a five-year Indefinite Delivery Contract with one-year ordering periods. Interested businesses capable of providing these services must submit a capability statement addressing the requirements in the attached Statement of Work by 10:00 AM CST on May 7, 2026, to Contract Specialist Rebecca Espinoza at rebecca.espinoza@va.gov. Questions regarding this notice will not be answered.