Q301--Specialized Medical Laboratory Testing Services, VA Palo Alto Health Care System

Solicitation 36C26126Q1110 is an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, for specialized medical laboratory testing services at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. The contract is a HUBZONE Small business set-aside under NAICS 621511, with a period of performance from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027. The scope requires the contractor to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and facilities to perform specialized reference laboratory testing that cannot be conducted within VA facilities. Key deliverables include the electronic reporting of test results generally within 7 to 10 business days and strict adherence to CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission standards, as well as HIPAA and federal privacy regulations. The contract has a guaranteed minimum award of 2,500.00 dollars and a maximum aggregate value of 349,999.99 dollars. The government will award the contract based on a best-value comparative evaluation of non-priced factors and competitive pricing. Evaluation criteria include the contractor's proposed methodology, required certifications from CLIA, CAP, or TJC, and a record of up to five relevant prime contracts completed within the last five years. Proposals must be submitted in three separate PDF volumes covering technical methodology, experience, and pricing by October 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT. Awardees must comply with specific VA cybersecurity mandates, maintain professional liability and identity theft insurance, and adhere to the labor standards specified in Wage Determination 2015-5641 Revision 32. Payment will be processed monthly via Electronic Funds Transfer.