STAT and Emergency Laboratory Testing Backup

The contract seeks a subcontractor to provide rapid turnaround general laboratory testing services for unstable or STAT specimens when primary laboratory systems are down or specimen transport is not viable. The scope focuses on ensuring critical diagnostic testing remains uninterrupted during emergencies or system failures, with an emphasis on speed and reliability to support patient care. Services must be available on demand and capable of handling time-sensitive samples under urgent conditions without reliance on standard infrastructure. The contract is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250) and falls under NAICS code 621511 for medical and diagnostic laboratories. It is posted as a subcontract opportunity with a response deadline of July 13, 2026, and was made available for solicitation on July 8, 2026. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the place of performance details are not provided, indicating flexibility in location as long as the service requirements for emergency specimen testing are met. Potential responders must be prepared to deliver immediate, high-priority lab services with minimal notice and proven capability in emergency response scenarios.