Bid guide
How to bid on VISN Specialty Testing Services for the VA
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking urinalysis CPRR specialty testing services. These services are for multiple locations within Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 17. This is an opportunity for businesses to provide essential healthcare support to veterans.
The solicitation is an unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ) under NAICS code 621511, which covers Medical Laboratories. This means businesses specializing in medical testing services, particularly urinalysis, should consider responding.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on July 22, 2026. If you have questions about the solicitation, they must be submitted by August 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
The final deadline for submitting your quote is September 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Quotes received after this deadline may not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms classified under NAICS 621511, Medical Laboratories, with an annual receipts size standard of $41.5 million. The VA is looking for vendors capable of providing urinalysis CPRR specialty testing services.
There is no set-aside for this solicitation, meaning both small and large businesses are encouraged to bid. Firms with a strong track record in medical laboratory services and experience with government contracts will find this particularly relevant.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the solicitation documents, you need to click the “View original source” link 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 on the portal to view all the documents, though for some bids, this step is not necessary. Once you have the documents, review them carefully to prepare your quote.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Your quote will be evaluated based on technical acceptability, past performance, and price. Ensure your technical proposal clearly demonstrates your capability to provide the required urinalysis CPRR specialty testing services.
Provide detailed information on your past performance, highlighting relevant experience with similar services, especially for government agencies. Finally, submit a competitive and well-justified price. Make sure to address all requirements outlined in the solicitation document, RFQ 36C25726Q0787.pdf.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.