Q515-- 580 -Phlebotomy Staffing Services - HOUSTON - 5 YEAR

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking onsite phlebotomy staffing for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The selected contractor will provide approximately 33,280 phlebotomist hours annually over a five-year period, consisting of a base year and four one-year options. The contract is structured as a fixed-price Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) with a maximum value of $6.95 million. Key requirements include managing personnel availability and shift coverage while adhering to strict patient identification and safety standards. All staff must have at least two years of experience and comply with VA security protocols, including mandatory training and the Contractor Rules of Behavior. Responses are due by June 17, 2026, following a deadline extension issued via amendment. This contract provides 33,280 annual phlebotomist hours to support the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. The agreement covers a base year and four option years. The solicitation includes several attachments related to performance standards, security, and small business compliance. Amendment 0001 recently extended the response deadline to June 17, 2026. The contractor must provide 33,280 phlebotomist hours per year. Duties include blood collection, specimen handling, and patient identification using two approved identifiers.