Q301--Lab Testing & Consultation - U of M - Ann Arbor&Toledo - Base + 4 - 02/01/2020-01/31/2021

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contract Office 10, intends to award a sole source contract to the University of Michigan for stat laboratory testing and consultation services. This requirement supports the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and also encompasses services for the Toledo area. The anticipated performance period consists of a base year running from February 1, 2020, through January 31, 2021, followed by four one-year option periods.

The procurement is classified under NAICS 621511 for Medical Laboratories and PSC Q301 for Medical Laboratory Testing. In accordance with FAR 6.302.1, the government has determined that the University of Michigan is the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency’s specific requirements for these clinical services. No formal solicitation package is available for this notice, as the government maintains the discretion to proceed without competition.

Responses to this special notice must provide clear and convincing evidence demonstrating how competition would be advantageous to the government. Submissions are due by 12:00 PM EST on April 7, 2020, and must be emailed to Contract Specialist Wendy Stewart at [email protected]. This action is identified under solicitation number 36C25019Q1355 and contains no associated attachments.