The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for a new five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Heart and Kidney Transplant Rejection Test Services and Reporting for the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center. The solicitation number is 36C25926Q0162, with a response deadline of January 23, 2026, at 16:00 MOUNTAIN TIME. The NAICS code is 621511 (Medical Laboratories). The contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement, awarded on an "All or Nothing Basis." Quotes must include technical capability (addressing SOW requirements, turnaround times, TCMR and ABMR testing, and reporting methods), price, and past performance. Evaluation factors prioritize technical capability, then price, and finally past performance. All questions are due by January 9, 2026.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Salt Lake City VA Medical Center (VAMCSLC), requires heart and kidney transplant rejection testing and reporting services. The awarded contractor will provide post-transplant Molecular Microscope Diagnostic System (MMDx) Expression tests to assess organ rejection in veteran patients. Services include laboratory testing, analysis, result interpretation, and consultative support, performed entirely on the contractor’s premises in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, including CLIA requirements. The contractor must provide individual patient-chartable test reports and necessary supplies. Heart transplant rejection test results must be available within 48-72 hours, and kidney transplant rejection test results within 24-48 hours, both assessing rejection likelihood and injury probability scores. Mandatory requirements include CAP and CLIA accreditation, HIPAA compliance, quality assurance programs, and immediate notification of any malpractice investigations or license suspensions. The contractor is responsible for maintaining current accreditations, adhering to defined testing methodologies, and providing encrypted electronic test reports with specific patient and test information. Specimen retention must follow regulatory guidelines. This is a non-personal services contract, with the government retaining oversight of services but not medical aspects. All contractors and personnel must comply with VA information security and privacy regulations, including background checks, mandatory training, and strict incident reporting. The contract term is five one-year ordering periods.