EMERGENT REFERENCE LAB TESTING
ID: 36C24726Q0111Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d4e0bea4429d49138f6c4f3a40946829/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide emergent reference laboratory testing services for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina. The procurement aims to secure laboratory testing for urgent/emergent patient specimens that cannot be performed in-house, including tests such as Mycobacteria Stains, Microbiology Specimens, and Therapeutic Drugs, with a required turnaround time of 24 hours or less for STAT testing. This service is critical for ensuring timely patient care and addressing urgent medical needs. Interested vendors must possess a current CMS CLIA Certificate for High Complexity Testing and a Laboratory Accrediting Agency Certificate, with responses due by November 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Monica Reed at monica.reed@va.gov or by phone at 334-450-5679.

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    Monica Reed
    (334) 450-5679
    monica.reed@va.gov
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    36C24726Q0111-Sources Sought.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (36C24726Q0111) for emergent reference laboratory testing services at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. This is a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources and define the procurement strategy for an upcoming solicitation. The services include urgent/emergent laboratory testing not performed in-house, such as Mycobacteria Stains, Microbiology Specimens, and Therapeutic Drugs, with a 24-hour turnaround for STAT testing. Vendors must possess a current/valid CMS CLIA Certificate for High Complexity Testing and a Laboratory Accrediting Agency Certificate (CAP or TJC). Responses are due by November 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST, and must address manufacturing details, business size, authorized distributor status, and provide estimated market research pricing. The document also details extensive VA information security, privacy, and records management requirements, including provisions for data breaches and liquidated damages.
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