Emergent Reference LAB Testing
- Client
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- RFP Number
- —
- Posted
- —
- Category
- US Federal
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 621511
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
- Monica Reed
- [email protected]
Description
AI GeneratedThe buyer requires laboratory testing services for patient specimens that are urgent, emergent, or have limited viability and are not performed at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. The scope includes testing such as Mycobacteria Stains, Microbiology Specimens, Immunoperoxidase Stains, Therapeutic Drugs, Bone Marrow Workup, and Clotting Factor assays. The contractor must achieve a 24-hour or less turnaround time for STAT/emergent testing. No other details regarding eligibility, evaluation, budget, or key dates are provided.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 36C24726Q0111-Sources Sought.docx. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
This Sources Sought notice is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs to identify potential sources for emergent reference laboratory testing services for patient specimens that are urgent/emergent or have limited viability. Testing is for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. Small business concerns and potential vendors are invited to respond to assist in defining the procurement strategy.
- Issued by
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Questions due
- 12:00 pm (ET), Wednesday, November 19, 2025
- Response Date/Time/Zone
- 11-19-2025 12pm EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
- RFI responses due
- 04:00pm (CST), Wednesday, November 19, 2025
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Submit via email in Microsoft Word format, size limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins.
- Place of performance
- Ralph Johnson VA Medical Center, 109 Bee Street, Charleston SC 29401, USA
Scope of work
- Emergent Reference Lab Testing
- Mycobacteria Stains
- Microbiology Specimens
- Immunoperoxidase Stains
- Therapeutic Drugs
- Bone Marrow Workup
- Clotting Factor assays
- Specimen Courier services
Minimum qualifications
- Current/Valid CMS CLIA Certificate for High Complexity Testing
- Current/Valid Laboratory Accrediting Agency Certificate (e.g., CAP or TJC)
Documents to include with the bid
- Documentation of where requested items/equipment are manufactured
- Documentation of business size and Non-Manufacturer Rule compliance
- Authorized Distributor letter for OEM parts
- Contact information and DUNS number
- Proof of qualifications for business size concern under NAICS 621511
- Government Wide Agency Contract / GSA Schedule contract number if applicable
- Estimated market research pricing
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- 36C24726Q0111
- Agency
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Buying office
- 247-Network Contract Office 7 (36C247)
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Nov 19, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Nov 13, 2025
- NAICS
- 621511 · Medical Laboratories
- Product/service code
- Q301
- Place of performance
- Charleston, SC, 29401
- Contracting contact
- Monica Reed
[email protected]
3344505679
Read the official notice description
The contractor shall provide laboratory testing service for patient specimens that are urgent/emergent, and/or have limited viability, and not performed at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical, Charleston, SC. Testing includes, but is not limited to, Mycobacteria Stains, Microbiology Specimens, Immunoperoxidase Stains, Therapeutic Drugs, Bone Marrow Workup, and Clotting Factor assays. Turnaround time for STAT/emergent testing is 24 hours, or less, as indicated for patient care.
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
Incumbent
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (36C247) with descriptions matching "emergent", performed in SC. The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY36C24726P0411 · EMERGENT LAB TESTING SERVICES | $747.5K | Mar 31, 2027 |
| MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY36C24725C0056 · EMERGENT LAB TESTING SERVICES | $591.6K | Mar 31, 2026 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Medical Laboratories). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 621511, performed in SC
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED36C24722F0643 · URINE TESTING SUPPLIES AND SERVICES | $3.2M | Aug 28, 2027 |
| VERACYTE, INC.36C24723P0403 · AFIRMA GSC CPT 81546 AND 0204U | $495.6K | Jan 31, 2027 |
| EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION36C24723F0031 · ONCOTYPE DX TESTING SERVICES | $121.0K | Jul 31, 2026 |
| D & D LABORATORY LLC36C25020C0179 · DIALYSIS UNIT WATER TESTING FOR ANN ARBOR VA | $29,574 | Jul 19, 2026 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 621511, since Oct 1, 2023
2,462 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED$267.6M
- 2. LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA$123.3M
- 3. FOUNDATION MEDICINE, INC.$66.8M
- 4. TEMPUS AI, INC$21.3M
- 5. COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS$18.9M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.
Source and verification
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