Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified medical‑laboratory contractor to provide a suite of specialized reference‑lab tests for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. The work is performed at the contractor’s own facilities, with specimens shipped by U.S. Mail and results delivered electronically. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price IDIQ with a $41.5 M ceiling and a minimum award of $2,500. The base period runs from 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Oct 2027, with a possible six‑month extension. Key requirements include CLIA/CAP accreditation, secure data handling, and rapid turnaround of test results.
• Perform all personnel, equipment, supplies, and facilities needed for 22 specialized test categories.
• Receive specimens M‑F 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., report results within 7–10 business days (same‑day for certain molecular tests).
• Maintain CLIA, CAP/JCI accreditation, comply with VA information‑security clauses, and submit monthly invoices electronically.