Q301--Reference Laboratory Send-Out Testing Services (VA-26-00003512) for VISN 2 North Medical Centers
ID: 36C24226R0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for Reference Laboratory Send-Out Testing Services for VISN 2 North Medical Centers, with a contract value of up to $41.5 million. The procurement aims to provide comprehensive laboratory testing services, including specimen pickup, processing, analysis, and reporting, while ensuring compliance with strict IT interface capabilities and cybersecurity requirements. These services are critical for delivering timely and accurate diagnostic results to support the healthcare needs of veterans across Upstate New York. Interested vendors should contact Contracting Officer Michelle Harsch at michelle.harsch@va.gov, with the contract period running from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, and funds available until December 31, 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michelle HarschContracting Officer
    michelle.harsch@va.gov
    Files
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    This government file outlines an extensive list of laboratory tests, likely for a federal or state procurement of medical testing services. The document details over 1000 distinct tests, categorized by item number, SLIN, and description, covering a broad spectrum of diagnostics. These include allergy panels (e.g., food, insect, environmental), infectious disease testing (e.g., adenovirus, HIV, hepatitis, Lyme disease), oncology markers (e.g., CEA, CA-125, various FISH analyses), pharmacogenomics, toxicology screens (e.g., drug abuse panels, heavy metals), hormonal assays, autoimmune disease markers, and specialized genetic analyses. Each test is associated with a specific turnaround time (TAT) in days, ranging from 1 to 25 days, and all listed services are for a contract period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The comprehensive nature of this list suggests a request for proposals (RFP) for a wide range of laboratory diagnostic services, emphasizing the need for timely and accurate results over a defined contract duration.
    This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C24226R0001, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2. The amendment, effective September 22, 2025, addresses a vendor's request for additional information to match 44 tests for pricing. It includes a spreadsheet detailing these 44 tests, corresponding to line items in the B.3 Price Schedule. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The amendment was issued by Joseph Cellino, Contracting Officer, and includes attached documents: "36C24226R0001 Clarification Notes for 44 Tests" and "Description."
    The document, "Test_Cross_Reference_Request_Form," is a request form for laboratory tests and panels, likely part of a federal or state RFP process for laboratory services. The form details the client (VISN 2, New York), submission and expected return dates, and a comment suggesting the lab might be Quest. It lists 1064 tests and no panels, with a note that "ALL_Fields_must_be_filled_out" on the request form and specific columns on the utilization tab. The bulk of the document is a comprehensive list of individual tests, ranging from common blood and urine tests to specialized genetic, allergy, infectious disease, toxicology, and cancer marker assays. Each test entry includes a "Volume" (presumably usage frequency or sample quantity) and "Reference_Lab" (consistently listed as "UNKNOWN"). The document serves to cross-reference and track requested lab services within a larger procurement framework.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 has issued Presolicitation Notice 36C24226R0001 for Reference Laboratory Send-Out Testing Services for VISN 2 North Medical Centers. The solicitation, expected to be posted around September 22, 2025, will cover services for VA facilities in the Buffalo, New York area. The response deadline for this solicitation is October 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. Michelle Harsch is the point of contact for this requirement.
    This government solicitation, 36C24226R0001, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks proposals for Reference Lab Send-Out Testing Services for VISN 2 North Medical Facilities. The contract, valued at up to $41.5 million, is for a base period and four option periods, running through December 31, 2030, with funds currently available until December 31, 2026. Key services include specimen pickup, processing, analysis, and reporting, with a strong emphasis on IT interface capability with the VA VISTA system and adherence to strict licensing, accreditation, and cybersecurity requirements (FIPS-140-2, CRISP). The contractor must provide all necessary supplies, customer service, technical consultations, and detailed monthly reports. Participating VA Medical Centers are located across Upstate New York. Invoices are to be submitted monthly, electronically via Tungsten Network, with specific content requirements. The solicitation outlines various FAR and VAAR clauses governing contract terms, ordering limitations (e.g., maximum 500 tests per single item per day), electronic payment, and administrative procedures, including provisions for small business utilization and ethical conduct.
    The document,
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