Q301--Specialized Laboratory Testing, VA Palo Alto Health Care System
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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 21, is seeking information from contractors capable of providing specialized laboratory testing services for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System under NAICS code 621511, which has a small business size standard of $41.5 million. This is a sources sought announcement only, not a solicitation, and no obligations or payments are incurred by the government for responses. All submitted information will be used internally to inform potential procurement strategy and is not binding. Responses must be submitted by email to Angela Gerlitzki no later than 10:00 a.m. EST on August 17, 2026, and must include the company’s legal name and SAM Unique Entity Identifier, socioeconomic status including SDVOSB or VOSB certification status verified on the SBA database, a capabilities statement, similar project history, copy of certifications, anticipated teaming or subcontracting plans demonstrating compliance with limitations on subcontracting, GSA contract number if applicable, and a completed price estimate on the attached schedule. Contractors must have an active SAM registration at the time of submission. The anticipated period of performance for any resulting contract would be October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Failure to provide all requested information will render a submission non-responsive. The solicitation number 36C26126Q1110 must be referenced in all correspondence.
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Provide Company s legal name along with System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
Capabilities Statement
List of Projects (Government and Commercial) that are similar in scope and size.
Copy of Certifications
Anticipated Teaming Arrangements (if any). If plan on subcontracting, demonstrate that you will meet the limitations on subcontracting per FAR 52.219-14 for Small Businesses; VAAR 852.219-73 and VAAR 852.219-74 for SDVOSB/VOSB.
GSA Contract Number, if applicable.
Fill out the price estimate on the attached price schedule.
Solicitation number 36C26126Q1100 has been assigned and should be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement. The Government will use this information when determining its business type decision. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. *Failure to provide the information requested above (items 1-8) will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered a viable source. Notes: Contractors must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/SAM/ SDVOSB and VOSB firms should be registered at the time of submission on the Small Business Administration (SBA) certification database website https://search.certifications.sba.gov
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