Q301--Transplant Laboratory Testing See attached 0002 for details.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking proposals for Transplant Reference Laboratory Testing to support the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC). This procurement, solicitation number 36C25626R0027, covers histocompatibility and immune evaluation testing necessary for transplant patient care. The contract includes a base period with five 12-month ordering periods. The selected contractor must provide 24/7/365 staffing and maintain laboratory accreditations from CAP, UNOS, and Medicare. The solicitation includes a Performance Work Statement (PWS), a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), and a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with a 24-hour breach notification requirement. Recent amendments have extended the proposal deadline to June 12, 2026, and removed previous requirements for daily and stat sample pickups. The HLA laboratory must be located within 10 miles of the MEDVAMC in Houston, Texas. This solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks Transplant Reference Laboratory Testing for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC). The work involves histocompatibility and immune evaluation testing to support the facility's transplant programs. The HLA laboratory must be located within a 10-mile radius of Houston, Texas, to ensure proximity to the MEDVAMC.