Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to University Pathologists Laboratories for 24/7 STAT laboratory testing services at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. The work includes rapid specimen pickup, processing, analysis, and reporting of surgical and clinical specimens, with stringent turnaround times and mandatory licensing/accreditation requirements. This market‑research notice seeks to identify qualified small‑business vendors (SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, etc.) that could potentially compete or partner on the effort.
• Provide STAT laboratory testing 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, including holidays.
• Must pick up specimens within 30 minutes and deliver written reports within 5 working days; critical results require immediate phone notification.
• Requires NYS Clinical Laboratory Permit, CLIA license, and CAP or Joint Commission accreditation; staff must include board‑certified pathologists and accredited technologists.
• Total contract value anticipated at $41.5 million (Base + 4 options).
• Responses are due by Oct 30, 2026 10:00 AM ET; interested parties must notify the contracting officer within 10 calendar days of posting.