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Q301 Reference Laboratory Testing VA Puget Sound Health Care System

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36C26026D0013Federal

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Contract 36C26026D0013 is a five-year Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) award issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, managed by Network Contracting Office 20. The contract was awarded to Laboratory Corporation of America to provide reference laboratory testing services for the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. The period of performance runs from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2030, with the primary place of performance located in Seattle, Washington. The scope of work involves the provision of clinical laboratory services, specifically outsourced diagnostic testing and specialized assays categorized under NAICS code 621511 and Product Service Code Q301. While specific pricing and technical performance metrics were not disclosed, the services are expected to adhere to federal laboratory standards such as CLIA. Administrative oversight is handled by Contract Specialist Eric Lingenfelter, with the contracting office based in Vancouver, Washington.

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Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260)

Contract Value

$5,757,924

NAICS

621511 - Medical Laboratories

Place of Performance

Seattle, WA, 98108, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA

Award Issued Date

10/30/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260)

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OfficeVANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260)

Office AddressVANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

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ERIC LINGENFELTER

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Reference Laboratory Testing for VA Puget Sound Health Care System

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