The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office – 22, has issued Solicitation Number 36C26226R0001 for VISN 22 Reference Lab Testing. This combined synopsis/solicitation notice, with a response date of February 9, 2026, at 12 PM Pacific Time, seeks proposals for laboratory testing services. The procurement falls under Product Service Code Q301 and NAICS Code 621511. The place of performance includes several VA facilities across VISN 22, specifically VA Loma Linda, VA Long Beach, VA Greater Los Angeles, VA San Diego, VA New Mexico, VA Tucson, VA Phoenix, and VA Northern AZ. The solicitation includes various attachments such as the RFP document, fee schedule, business associate agreement, experience worksheet, and Department of Labor Wage Determinations for multiple counties, indicating a comprehensive and geographically dispersed requirement for reference laboratory testing services.

VA Handbook 6500.6, Appendix C, outlines the stringent information and information system security/privacy requirements for contractors, subcontractors, and their personnel working with the Department of Veterans Affairs. It mandates adherence to federal laws, VA directives, and industry standards like HIPAA and NIST. Key provisions include limiting access to necessary information, conducting background security investigations, and ensuring national security clearances for relevant personnel. The handbook stipulates that custom software development and outsourced operations should primarily be U.S.-based, with detailed security plans required for any international services. Contractors must immediately report employee reassignments or terminations and are responsible for the secure handling, storage, and destruction of VA information, prohibiting co-mingling with other data. Encryption of sensitive information is mandatory, and system design and development must comply with VA security and privacy control requirements, including Privacy Impact Assessments and adherence to the Privacy Act of 1974. Contractors are also responsible for the ongoing security of procured or developed systems, timely remediation of vulnerabilities, and annual security control assessments. In the event of a data breach, contractors face liquidated damages and must cooperate with investigations, notifying VA of any security incidents. All contractor personnel must complete mandatory VA cybersecurity and privacy training annually.

This government file is a comprehensive list of medical tests and analyses, detailing various diagnostic procedures with their estimated quantities. The document covers a wide range of categories, including hormone level assessments, genetic mutation analyses, infectious disease testing, immunological screens, heavy metal detection, drug monitoring, and cancer diagnostics. It appears to be a catalog or inventory of laboratory services, likely for procurement or reference within federal, state, or local health programs, RFPs, or grants. The extensive list suggests a need for diverse and high-volume diagnostic capabilities, emphasizing the critical role of laboratory testing in government health initiatives.

This Business Associate Agreement (BAA) between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VISN 22 East Sites (VA Phoenix, VA New Mexico, and VA Prescott), and <Company/Organization> outlines the requirements for handling Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA and HITECH Acts. <Company/Organization> will provide Human Blood Products, Related Reference Labs, and Services, necessitating PHI disclosure from the VA. The agreement defines terms like "Breach," "Business Associate," and "Covered Entity" and details the permissible uses and disclosures of PHI, emphasizing adherence to the minimum necessary principle. Key obligations for the Business Associate include implementing safeguards, notifying the Covered Entity of incidents within 24 hours, providing detailed written reports within ten business days, mitigating harm, and ensuring subcontractors comply with similar restrictions. The Business Associate must also assist the Covered Entity in responding to individual requests for PHI access, amendment, or accounting. Upon termination, all PHI must be returned or destroyed, with provisions for lawful retention. The Covered Entity's obligations include not requesting impermissible PHI uses and promptly notifying the Business Associate of any restrictions or changes in privacy practices. The agreement allows for amendments to ensure compliance with HIPAA Rules and can be terminated for cause or automatically upon completion of underlying agreements. It emphasizes that PHI ownership remains with the Covered Entity and establishes liability for HIPAA violations by the Business Associate.

Attachment E is a mandatory Reference Laboratory Services Experience Worksheet for Offerors to detail their experience in providing reference laboratory testing from a hospital setting. This worksheet is crucial for evaluating proposals in STEP 2 of proposal evaluations. Offerors must complete a separate worksheet for each reference contract they wish to be considered, providing specific information such as the legal name of the entity, contract number, performance dates, narrative of tasks performed, courier services provided, types of testing, average monthly test volume, and the legal name of the entity providing the testing. It also requires details on whether the Offeror or subcontractor was the prime contractor and contact information for verification. No other format will be accepted.

This document is a wage determination for Service Contract Act (SCA) covered contracts in Los Angeles County, California. It lists various occupations with their corresponding hourly wage rates and outlines required fringe benefits, including health & welfare, vacation, and paid holidays. The document also details specific provisions for computer employees, air traffic controllers, and weather observers, as well as hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances. Furthermore, it describes the conformance process for classifying unlisted occupations and emphasizes compliance with Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors. The overall purpose is to ensure fair compensation and benefits for employees working on government service contracts in the specified area.

This government file is a wage determination for California (Riverside and San Bernardino Counties) under the Service Contract Act, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations. It includes detailed pay scales for administrative, automotive, food service, health, IT, and maintenance roles, among others. The document also specifies benefits such as health and welfare, vacation, and eleven paid holidays. Key provisions address Executive Order 13706 for paid sick leave and Executive Order 13658 regarding minimum wage adjustments. Additionally, it details hazardous pay differentials for specific roles, uniform allowance requirements, and a conformance process for unlisted job classifications, ensuring fair compensation and compliance with federal labor laws.

This document, Wage Determination No. 2015-5635, outlines the required wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in San Diego County, California, as directed by the U.S. Department of Labor. It covers a wide array of occupations, from administrative support and healthcare to technical and transportation roles, specifying hourly rates for each. The document details fringe benefits, including health and welfare (with a specific rate for contracts under EO 13706), vacation accrual, and eleven paid holidays. It also addresses special conditions like night and Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. Importantly, it includes guidelines for conforming unlisted occupations and clarifies exemptions for computer employees, emphasizing that the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations should be used for classification. Two Executive Orders, 13706 and 13658, are referenced, outlining paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors.

This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-5473, Revision No. 27, outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations under the Service Contract Act in Pima County, Arizona. It details hourly rates for administrative, automotive, food service, health, IT, and other sectors. Key provisions include health and welfare benefits, paid vacation after specific service years, and eleven paid holidays. The document also addresses Executive Order 13706 for paid sick leave and Executive Order 13658 for minimum wage. Special conditions cover hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowances, and guidelines for conforming unlisted occupations, emphasizing the importance of job duties over titles. This determination ensures fair compensation and compliance for federal contractors.

This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-5469, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in Maricopa and Pinal Counties, Arizona. It details hourly rates for numerous occupations across various sectors including administrative, automotive, health, IT, and maintenance. Key benefits include health and welfare, vacation accrual (2-4 weeks based on service), and eleven paid holidays annually. The document also addresses specific conditions for computer employees, night and Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. It further explains the conformance process for unlisted job classifications, emphasizing adherence to the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations. The file references Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, covering paid sick leave and minimum wage adjustments for federal contractors.

This document is a federal wage determination for Service Contract Act covered contracts in Yavapai County, Arizona, with a last revision date of December 3, 2025. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, information technology, and maintenance roles. Key benefits include health and welfare, vacation accrual (2-4 weeks based on service), and eleven paid holidays. The document also details specific provisions for computer employees, night and Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. It outlines the conformance process for unlisted occupations, requiring contractors to propose classifications and rates for Department of Labor approval, emphasizing that duties, not job titles, determine classification.

This government file is a Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act for New Mexico, specifically Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia counties. It outlines minimum wage rates for various occupations, ranging from administrative support to technical and transportation roles. The document details fringe benefits, including health and welfare (with different rates for EO 13706 covered contracts), vacation, and eleven paid holidays. It also provides specific footnotes for computer employees and air traffic controllers/weather observers regarding exemptions and night/Sunday pay. Additionally, the file covers hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowance requirements, and the conformance process for unlisted occupations, emphasizing the importance of accurate classification and compensation in accordance with the Service Contract Act and related Executive Orders.

This government file is a solicitation for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide reference laboratory testing services for all Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VISN 22 Healthcare Centers. The contract, valued at up to $49 million, will span from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. The selected contractor must provide sample processing, specimen testing with defined turnaround times, courier transportation, and an interface that meets VA Enterprise Cyber Security Infrastructure Project (ECSIP) requirements. Key requirements include CLIA certification, adherence to HIPAA, FISMA, NIST, and VA security directives, and the provision of monthly and bi-annual business review reports. The contractor is also responsible for secure handling and transportation of biological substances, providing all necessary collection materials, and ensuring staff are trained in hazardous material transport regulations. Liquidated damages will apply for data breaches involving sensitive personal information.