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ID: 36C25026Q0682 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  95%
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION In accordance with FAR Part 10, Market Research, this is a sources sought notice to determine the availability of potential sources/vendors having the skills and capabilities necessary to furnish outpatient clinic laboratory reference testing services. This Request for Information (RFI) is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This RFI is intended strictly for Market Research purposes only. All interested contractors are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought notice. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification/socioeconomic status (service-disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, women owned small business, HUB Zone, 8(a), small business or large business), relative to NAICS code 621511-Medical Laboratories. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced on the government-wide point of entry business opportunities website http://www.sam.gov, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this RFI. GENERAL REQUIRMENTS: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10 is seeking to acquire furnish outpatient clinic laboratory reference testing services for VISN 10 (sites listed below). In general, VISN 10 requires a contractor to provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and supervision to provide reference laboratory testing services to include Microbiology (Blood Cultures), Blood Bank Services (ABO/Rh/Antibody Screens) and backup General Laboratory Testing for STAT testing and testing of specimen samples that are too unstable for long distance transportation in case of instrument failure. The Government anticipates awarding a single, firm-fixed price contract. MEDICAL FACILITIES: Battle Creek VAMC 5500 Armstrong Road Battle Creek, MI 49037 Wyoming Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) 5838 Metro Way SW Wyoming, MI 49519 Interested firms responding to this Request for Information notice must adhere to the following: (a) Provide a capability statement demonstrating relevant experience, skills, and ability to fulfill the Government's requirements. The capability statement should contain enough sufficient detail for the Government to make an informed decision regarding your capabilities; however, the statement should not exceed 10 pages. (b) The capability statement must identify the responder's business type and size. (c) The capability statement must provide company name and address, point of contact, phone/fax/email and NAICS Code(s). REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / SOURCES SOUGHT for Battle Creek VAMC and Wyoming Community Based Outpatient Clinic Laboratory Reference Testing Services Requirement Company name, address and SAM Unique Entity ID No. Company point of contact name, telephone number and email address. Is your business large or small? Does your firm qualify as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business? If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act. Is your firm a certified Hub zone firm? If your firm is SDVOSB or VOSB? If the company holds a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract, list the GSA Contract Number and relevant SINS. Does your firm have a website address? Please provide. Does your company have the capability of furnishing laboratory testing services for the BCVAMC & WCBOC Laboratories? The laboratory shall be Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) accredited and meet the requirements of the following organizations: College of American Pathologists (CAP) The Joint Commission (JC) AABB, formerly the American Association of Blood Banks Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Capabilities/Qualifications: A written response providing clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capacity to fulfill this requirement. Description of the capabilities/qualifications/skills your company possesses to perform services described in the scope of work. Do you need to subcontract any portion of work to provide these services stated herein? If so, what size business are you subcontracting to? Experience: Brief summary of the company history relative to similar requirements. Offer may provide the following information on a maximum of three (3) similar projects for which the responder was a prime or subcontractor. Indicate if responder was the prime or subcontractor. The name, address, and value of each project. The Prime Contract Type, Firm Fixed-Price, or Time and Material. The name, telephone, and address of the owner of each project. A description of each project and why it is relevant to this requirement. Include difficulties and successes. Your company s role and services provided for each project. 16. Provide preliminary pricing information: See Attachment Telephone and faxed responses will not be accepted or responded to. It is requested that the above information be provided no later than July 7, 2026, 12:00 PM EST. Responses should be emailed to Courtney Seevers, Contract Officer at Courtney.Seevers@va.gov.
Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10 is seeking to acquire outpatient clinic laboratory reference testing services for VISN 10. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to determine the availability of potential sources/vendors with the necessary skills and capabilities.

The contract will support the Battle Creek VA Medical Center (BCVAMC) and Wyoming Community Based Outpatient Clinic (WCBOC) by providing essential laboratory testing services during times of staff shortages or equipment failures.

Work Details
The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and supervision for reference laboratory testing services including: Microbiology (Blood Cultures), Blood Bank Services (ABO/Rh/Antibody Screens), and backup General Laboratory Testing for STAT testing.

The contractor must ensure that all laboratory services are Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) accredited and comply with standards set by organizations such as the College of American Pathologists (CAP), The Joint Commission (JC), AABB, FDA, OSHA, and NRC. Specific tasks include:
- Testing various specimen types including serum, plasma, whole blood, body fluids.
- Providing timely results for STAT tests on the same day specimens are received.
- Delivering preliminary results for microbiology cultures within two days and final results within three days.
- Ensuring proper labeling and documentation of specimens.
- Transporting specimens via courier daily when needed.
- Providing necessary specimen collection containers and kits.

Place of Performance
Battle Creek VA Medical Center, 5500 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037; Wyoming Community Based Outpatient Clinic, 5838 Metro Way SW, Wyoming, MI 49519.

Bidder Requirements
Interested firms must provide a capability statement demonstrating relevant experience and skills. The statement should include business type and size classification (e.g., service-disabled veteran owned small business). Firms must be CLIA accredited and meet specific accreditation requirements. Additionally, contractors must have a licensed American Board of Pathology certified pathologist as their Laboratory Director. Responses should also detail any subcontracting plans if applicable.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent, Bronson Methodist Hospital, under VA contract 36C25021A0064 with a base period of 08/01/21–07/31/26 valued at $144,796, and subsequent option-year awards for STAT and related testing at the Battle Creek VAMC (including Option Year 2 and Option Year 4 valued at $64,141 each). The prior work description aligns closely with the current requirement for outpatient clinic laboratory reference testing services for VISN 10, specifically including STAT testing such as blood culture STAT testing and related laboratory/pathology services supporting the Battle Creek VA Medical Center and Wyoming CBOC.

Overview

Response Deadline
July 7, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EDT Due in 5 Days
Posted
July 2, 2026, 9:02 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
See attached proposed statement of work Battle Creek, MI 49037 USA
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
$41.5 Million
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$150,000 - $600,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
32%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 5 days, below average for the VISN 10: Healthcare System.
On 7/2/26 VISN 10: Healthcare System issued Sources Sought 36C25026Q0682 for BC STAT Testing Services due 7/7/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 621511 and PSC Q301.
Primary Contact
Title
Contracting Officer
Name
Courtney Seevers   Profile
Phone
(216) 791-3800

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00250
Source Organization Code
100167099
Last Updated
July 2, 2026
Last Updated By
Courtney.Seevers@va.gov
Archive Date
Aug. 6, 2026