# Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Pathology Reference Lab Services - 528,528A8

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24227q0113

- Solicitation number: 36C24227Q0113
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was November 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 242-Network Contract Office 02 (36C242)
- NAICS: 621511 Medical Laboratories
- Product or service code: Q301 Reference Laboratory Testing
- Location read from: the federal site the notice names: "TESTS FOR VA WNY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (BUFFALO VAMC"
- First posted: November 4, 2026
- Last posted: November 4, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f6857a659bee4ed9970492c1b8fe57cc/view

## Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 (NCO 2) intends to award a sole source open market purchase order to X-CELL LABORATORIES OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC., 20 Northpointe Pkwy, #100, Amherst, NY 14228 for performing, monitor, and report findings of histopathology tests for VA WNY Healthcare System (Buffalo VAMC and Fingerlakes VAMC), on an as needed basis from Date of Award through 05/31/2027.

NAICS Code is 621511 Medical Laboratories and the Classification code is Q301 Medical Reference Laboratory Testing with a Small Business Size Standard of $41.5 million. THIS IS NOT A NOTICE FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however, any firm that believes that it can meet the requirements above, may give written notice prior to the listed response due date and time. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements.

Responses will be evaluated, however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the award. Responses are due on 11/06/2026 at 3:00pm ET. Responses shall be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Daniel Zielinski. Telephone inquiries shall not be accepted.

## Open now in the same industry

7 open in NAICS 621511.

- Laboratory Support Services (HQ0034-26-SS-1019SAM), due November 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/hq003426ss1019sam
- NWI Offsite Pathology Services (36C26326R0063), due November 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26326r0063
- Specialized Medical Laboratory Testing Services, VA Palo Alto Health Care System (36C26127Q0125), due November 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26127q0125

## Publications

- November 4, 2026: Special notice, due November 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. Notice f6857a659bee4ed9970492c1b8fe57cc. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f6857a659bee4ed9970492c1b8fe57cc/view

## Points of contact

- Daniel Zielinski, Contracting Officer, daniel.zielinski@va.gov, 716-862-7461 x22380

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