Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Pathology Reference Lab Services - 528,528A8
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Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Due Nov 6, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-5), 1 day left.
| Title as posted | Q301--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Pathology Reference Lab Services - 528,528A8 |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 36C24227Q0113 |
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 242-Network Contract Office 02 (36C242) |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Medical Laboratories (621511) |
| Product or service code | Q301 |
| Posted | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 6, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-5) (1 day left) |
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Description
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 (NCO 2) intends to award a sole source open market purchase order to X-CELL LABORATORIES OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC., 20 Northpointe Pkwy, #100, Amherst, NY 14228 for performing, monitor, and report findings of histopathology tests for VA WNY Healthcare System (Buffalo VAMC and Fingerlakes VAMC), on an as needed basis from Date of Award through 05/31/2027.
NAICS Code is 621511 Medical Laboratories and the Classification code is Q301 Medical Reference Laboratory Testing with a Small Business Size Standard of $41.5 million. This is not a notice for competitive quotes; however, any firm that believes that it can meet the requirements above, may give written notice prior to the listed response due date and time. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements.
Responses will be evaluated, however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the award. Responses are due on 11/06/2026 at 3:00pm ET.
Responses shall be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Daniel Zielinski. Telephone inquiries shall not be accepted.
Contracting contact
- Daniel Zielinski · Contracting Officer · [email protected] · 716-862-7461 x22380
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 621511, a business counts as small if it has no more than $41.5 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center $997,504 in this trade
About the buyer
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $84.6 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc., Mckesson Corporation and Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp. See what VA is buying now.
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There are 18 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 621511), 7 posted in the last 7 days; 17% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Army and Indian Health Service. Most of the work with a stated place is in New Mexico, Kansas and Virginia. A notice in this trade gives a median of 32 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 2 days.
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