AMENDMENT 0003 Onsite Phlebotomy Services- Houston, TX

The contract requires the provision of onsite phlebotomy services at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, specifically delivering 33,280 phlebotomist labor hours annually. There is an option to expand services by an additional 11,050 hours through contract modification to address changing location needs for healthcare delivery to Veterans. This solicitation is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside under NAICS code 561320, reflecting the Department of Veterans Affairs' commitment to support businesses serving this community. The overseeing agency is the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16, with contact and administrative operations based out of Ridgeland, Mississippi. Contractors must adhere to rigorous information security protocols as outlined in the VA Contractor Rules of Behavior, which mandate strict compliance with VA policies on access, data protection, system use, and ethical behavior while on VA premises or using VA information systems. Monitoring and security oversight are maintained by the Contracting Officer's Representative to ensure confidentiality and integrity of sensitive Veteran data. The contract aims to ensure the delivery of critical phlebotomy services with high standards of security, professionalism, and responsiveness to the evolving healthcare needs of Veterans served at this major medical center.