Q515-- 580 -Phlebotomy Staffing Services - HOUSTON - 5 YEAR

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide onsite phlebotomy staffing services at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas under a five-year indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a guaranteed minimum of 33,280 phlebotomist hours annually, plus an option to increase by up to 11,050 additional hours per year through modification. The contract requires 24/7 coverage, including nights, weekends, and federal holidays, with services delivered to inpatient units and the outpatient specimen collection clinic for a diverse patient population including geriatric, spinal cord, and cancer patients. All phlebotomists must have at least two years of recent experience, pass background checks, complete mandatory VA privacy, HIPAA, and Rules of Behavior training, and comply with strict patient identification protocols using two approved identifiers. Performance is governed by a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) with a 100% acceptable quality level for staffing and shift coverage, monitored through random inspections, time and attendance reviews, and quality reports, with ratings of Exceeds, Meets, or Does Not Meet based on performance against benchmarks. Contractors must be registered in SAM, comply with the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, and provide certifications confirming immigration compliance, limitations on subcontracting, medical liability insurance, and execution of a Business Associate Agreement. Personnel must also meet fitness determination standards under 5 CFR Part 731.202 and comply with VA security directives, including potential evaluations by the Office of Inspector General. Payment is strictly for hours rendered, submitted monthly via the FSC e-Invoice system in accordance with VAAR 852.232-72, and governed by FAR 52.232-33 for electronic funds transfer. The solicitation, issued under NAICS code 561320 and referencing FAR and VAAR clauses such as 52.212-4, 52.216-18, VAAR 852.237-74, VAAR 852.209-70, and VAAR 852.211-76 Alternate I for data breach reimbursement, has a response deadline of June 17, 2026, with submissions required electronically to Karen Battie at karen