Q301--Tissue Typing and Immunogenetics Lab Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information from qualified sources to provide comprehensive tissue typing and immunogenetics laboratory services for the James J. Peters VA Medical Center (JJP VAMC) in Bronx, New York. These services support the Renal Transplant Program by performing specialized testing for organ donor matching, rejection diagnosis, and immunologic monitoring. Currently in the Sources Sought phase under NAICS 621511, the requirement covers HLA typing, antibody screening, and crossmatching for both living and deceased donors. A central requirement is a four-hour turnaround time for most tests to support solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The VA will use the gathered market research to establish a procurement strategy and evaluate potential small business set-asides. Capability statements are due by November 13, 2025, and must demonstrate the ability to maintain 99.9% accuracy while meeting the mandatory four-hour delivery window. The VA is seeking sources for specialized tissue typing and immunogenetics services for the Renal Transplant Program at the Bronx VA Medical Center. This testing is critical for matching donors and recipients and monitoring graft health. The JJP VAMC requires comprehensive immunogenetics laboratory services to support its Renal Transplant Program, focusing on donor-recipient compatibility to improve graft longevity and reduce rejection.