Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting reference laboratory testing services for the Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, including Microbiology (Blood Cultures), Blood Bank Services (ABO/Rh/Antibody Screens), and backup General Laboratory Testing for STAT and unstable specimen samples. Under FAR 6.103-1, this is a Special Notice announcing the VA's intent to negotiate on a sole source basis with Bronson Methodist Hospital for a firm-fixed-price contract with one base year and four option years (NAICS 621511, small business size standard $41.5 million). Responses from other interested parties capable of providing these services must be submitted by July 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT; the contracting office is the 250-Network Contract Office 10 in Dayton, Ohio.