EMERGENT REFERENCE LAB TESTING

The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Sources‑Sought RFI (Solicitation No. 36C24726Q0111) to identify qualified vendors that can provide emergent reference laboratory testing for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. The required services include urgent testing of patient specimens not performed at the VA, such as Mycobacteria stains, microbiology specimens, immunoperoxidase stains, therapeutic drug assays, bone‑marrow workups, and clotting‑factor assays, with a statutory turnaround time of 24 hours or less. Contractors must hold a current CMS CLIA certificate for high‑complexity testing, comply with the VA’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (zero corrected reports, 100 % completion), and meet the Non‑Manufacturer Rule. Respondents must submit a completed questionnaire detailing manufacturing location, business size, DUNS, small‑business status (SB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a)), proof of qualifications, any GWAC/GSA/IDIQ/BPA contract numbers, and evidence of authorized OEM distribution; market‑price estimates are also required to inform the forthcoming procurement strategy (set‑aside, sole‑source, or unrestricted). The response deadline is 12 pm Eastern Time, 19 Nov 2025, and all documentation must be attached to the submission.

Notice ID

d4e0bea4429d49138f6c4f3a40946829

Solicitation Number

36C24726Q0111

NAICS Code

621511

Classification Code

Q301