How to bid on 797-FSS-04-0001-R3: Medical Laboratory Testing & Analysis Services for VA

What the VA is buying and why it matters

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors to provide medical laboratory testing and analysis services. These services are crucial for diagnosing, preventing, or treating diseases and for assessing patient health to support clinical decisions.

This solicitation aims to establish Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts, also known as GSA Schedules, for these services. Being awarded a contract means your company can offer these services to federal agencies through a simplified procurement process, potentially leading to consistent work.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This solicitation was published on June 30, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is November 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. All required documents and proposals must be submitted by this time.

Late submissions may not be considered. It is important to ensure all parts of your offer are complete and submitted well in advance of the deadline to avoid any technical issues.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for medical laboratories that perform testing services for diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases, and for assessing patient health. It is not for facilities that only collect or prepare specimens, or those that only serve as mailing services.

Vendors must be able to provide services within the 48 contiguous states, and potentially Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. You must comply with all state, federal, and local regulations, licenses, permits, and accreditations, including out-of-state licenses if required by the originating state of the specimen. Offered diagnostic testing services must fall under accepted Special Item Numbers (SINs) and be classified as specialties or subspecialties under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA), and have CPT codes. Home diagnostic tests are not accepted under this schedule.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account to view all documents, though this is not always necessary.

Once you have accessed the solicitation, carefully review all requirements, including the scope of services, geographic coverage, licensing, and regulatory compliance. Prepare your offer according to the instructions provided in the solicitation.

Tips for a competitive response

Ensure your laboratory holds all necessary state and federal licenses and accreditations, especially for any states where you intend to offer services, including out-of-state licenses. Non-compliance with originating state licensing requirements will result in not being considered for award for that specific state.

Clearly categorize your offered diagnostic testing services under the specified Special Item Numbers (SINs) and ensure they align with CLIA definitions and have CPT codes. All reagents used must be FDA cleared or identified as a Laboratory Developed Test (LDT).

Provide only new equipment and new parts for any required products. Refurbished or grey market goods are not permitted. All equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Also, confirm that your firm's origin complies with the Trade Agreements Act, as this is determined by where the firm providing the service is established.