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

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, is soliciting a firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for specialized medical laboratory testing services at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. The contract has an estimated value of 41.5 million dollars and a one-year period of performance from December 31, 2026, to December 30, 2027, with a final delivery cutoff of October 31, 2027. This procurement is designated as a HUBZone Small business set-aside, and the government will award the contract to the responsible offeror providing the most advantageous benefit based on a comparative evaluation of technical capability, experience, price, and SDVOSB/VOSB preference. To be eligible, contractors must maintain current certifications or accreditation from the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA 1988), the College of American Pathologists (CAP), and/or The Joint Commission (TJC). The scope of work requires strict adherence to HIPAA and Privacy Law regulations, VA cybersecurity directives, and medical liability insurance requirements. Proposals must be submitted by November 16, 2026, and must include three separate PDF volumes covering technical methodology, past performance experience from the last five years, and a completed price schedule. Evaluation will focus on the offeror's detailed plan for completing the statement of work and their ability to meet rigorous clinical safety and regulatory standards.