Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for a forthcoming sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to provide comprehensive renal pathology biopsy services for the Northport VA Medical Center laboratory. The effort includes evaluation of native and transplant kidney biopsy specimens, reference‑laboratory interpretation, and related equipment maintenance. Although the VA has identified Arkana Laboratories (Nephrology Associates, PLC) as the intended awardee under FAR 6.302‑1, the notice solicits responses from any qualified firms—especially Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned, Veteran‑Owned, HUBZone, 8(a), and other small businesses—to demonstrate capability. No funds have been appropriated yet; the estimated total contract value is $41.5 million. Responses must be emailed by the September 23, 2026 deadline.
• Provide full renal biopsy pathology and nephropathology reference‑lab services for Northport VAMC (NY).
• Must demonstrate ability to evaluate both native and transplant kidney specimens and maintain any required lab equipment.
• Targeted at small and veteran‑owned businesses, but the VA intends to award to Arkana Laboratories as the sole source.
• No funding is currently obligated; the VA is gathering market data to confirm the sole‑source justification.