7 Full Time Equivalent Medical Technologists - Clinical Laboratory Scientists
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Sources Sought from the Department of Veterans Affairs, for work in Palo Alto. Due Nov 16, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-8), 10 days left.
| Title as posted | Q701--7 Full Time Equivalent Medical Technologists - Clinical Laboratory Scientists |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 36C26127Q0131 |
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 261-Network Contract Office 21 (36C261) |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Temporary Help Services (561320) |
| Product or service code | Q701 |
| Place of performance | Palo Alto |
| Posted | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 16, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-8) (10 days left) |
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Bid documents (3)
- Bid document 18 KB
- FTE MED TECH Laboratory Scientist Statement of Work Draft 52 KB
- Informational Price Estimate 466 KB
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Description
This is a sources sought announcement only. No Solicitation is currently available. All information contained in this Sources Sought Announcement is preliminary, as well as subject to modification, and is in no way binding on the Government.
The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this request. The information requested will be used solely within the Department of Veterans Affairs to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside of the Government. The determination of a procurement strategy, based upon the comments submitted in response to this Sources Sought Announcement, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561320 Temporary Help Services, and the small business size standard is $34.0 Million. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is soliciting information for contractors that can provide seven (7) Full-Time Equivalent Medical Technologists to support Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS), in accordance with the Statement of Work (DRAFT).
A description of services is in the attached Statement of Work (DRAFT). Brief Description of Services See attached Statement of Work (DRAFT). Capability Statement All interested contractors must respond by email to [email protected] before 10:00 A.M. PDT on 11/16/2026.
Please answer the following questions when responding: What is your company s Socioeconomic Status? (ex: small business, large business, SDVOSB, etc.) a. If SDVOSB or VOSB, are you registered with the Small Business Administration? Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) Provide Company s legal name along with Unique Entity ID (SAM) number. Primary point of contact, including phone number and e-mail address.
Capabilities Statement. Describe experience in providing the requested services as described in the attached Performance Work Statement (DRAFT). List other Projects (Government and Commercial) that are similar in scope.
As this is a service acquisition, the Small Business Administration and the Federal Acquisition Regulation have a Limitations on Subcontracting Requirements. For all small businesses, to include SDVOSB and VOSB, At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. See FAR 52.219-14 and FAR 52.219-27 available in full text at acquisition.gov/far/html/52_217... 7a. Of the service actions listed above, which one(s) will your company perform as the prime contractor using its own personnel without subcontracting?
7b. With respect to the service actions listed above, which action(s) do you intend on subcontracting or using other than your company s own personnel? 7c. Of those services that will be performed, approximately what percentage will be paid to the subcontractor(s)? GSA Contract Number, if applicable.
Complete the attached Informational Price Estimate (see Excel Sheet, COLUMN O). *Failure to provide the information requested above (items 1-9) will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered a viable source. RFQ number 36C26127Q0131 has been assigned and should be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement. The Government will use this information when determining its business type decision.
This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, and no contract will be awarded as a direct result of this Sources Sought announcement. Notes: Contractors must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov/
To become a Certified VOSB or SDVOSB, visit sba.gov/certifications/ .
Contracting contact
- Gary Christensen · Contract Specialist · [email protected] · (650) 493-5000
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 561320, a business counts as small if it has no more than $34.0 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.
Notice history
- Nov 5, 2026: Sources Sought Due Nov 16, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-8)
Companies that win this kind of work
Federal contractors paid for temporary help services work, who also hold VA contracts (last 12 months): possible competitors, or partners to team with.
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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.
Temporary Help Services contracts right now
There are 21 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 561320), 7 posted in the last 7 days; 38% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Department of Veterans Affairs, Indian Health Service and Department of the Army. Most of the work with a stated place is in South Dakota, Georgia and New Mexico. A notice in this trade gives a median of 16 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 11 days.
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