DA10-- New Media Lab Base Plus Four

The contract involves the procurement of a New Media Lab, designated as "Base Plus Four," under solicitation number 36C26026Q0085, posted on November 20, 2025, with a response deadline of December 3, 2025. It is a combined solicitation set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA's total small business set-aside authority, targeting NAICS code 513210 and product service code DA10. The performance location is at the Spokane VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, with the contracting office located in Vancouver, WA. The scope appears to encompass the acquisition of cloud-based laboratory network software platforms and related services, with detailed technical and contractual requirements referenced through multiple attachments and amendments. The solicitation emphasizes a firm-fixed-price approach, with the period of performance starting in late 2026 through 2030, including a base year and four option years, and an estimated total value of approximately $47 million. The solicitation documents include multiple amendments that clarify the nature of the requirement as new, provide responses to vendor questions, and outline submission procedures. The evaluation criteria prioritize price as the primary factor, with responsibility and past performance as secondary considerations, both assessed on a pass/fail basis. The award will be made on a low-price, technically acceptable basis, with no trade-offs among proposals. Contract administration details specify electronic invoicing via the VA’s EIPP system, designated payment offices, and general oversight provisions. The contract clauses incorporate standard FAR and VAAR provisions, including clauses for security, responsibility, and compliance with federal laws. While specific technical standards, packaging, and marking requirements are not detailed, the contract emphasizes compliance with applicable regulations and security protocols, especially for personnel security clearances when handling sensitive or classified information. Offerors are required to submit proposals in a structured format, including a completed SF 1449, a detailed price proposal, and responsibility documentation, all to be sent electronically by the specified deadline.