R420--Lab Accreditation - Follow-on
ID: 36C10G25Q0036Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSTRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER FREDERICKSBURG (36C10G)FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22408, USA

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Professional Organizations (813920)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS (OTHER THAN EDUC OR INFO TECH C&A) (R420)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b840f2fd20414b658b8c91214dcf41c5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified contractors to provide lab accreditation services for approximately 260 laboratories as part of its Veterans Health Administration (VHA) requirements. This procurement aims to ensure compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and includes a focus on specific specialties, excluding Immunohematology and Histocompatibility, while emphasizing the need for board-certified pathologists as surveyors. An Industry Day is scheduled for February 10-14, 2025, to facilitate discussions about the requirements, and interested contractors must confirm their attendance by January 28, 2025, while submitting details about their capabilities. For further inquiries, contractors can contact Nicole Lowther at Nicole.Lowther@va.gov or Rodney Burgos at Rodney.BurgosCabassa@va.gov.

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    Nicole LowtherContract Specialist
    Nicole.Lowther@va.gov
    Rodney Burgos
    Rodney.BurgosCabassa@va.gov
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    36C10G25Q0036.docx
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified contractors for lab accreditation services through a Request for Information (RFI) as part of market research for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This RFI, associated with solicitation number 36C10G25Q0036, aims to ensure the VA can effectively meet requirements for about 260 laboratories requiring accreditation. The event includes an Industry Day scheduled for February 10-14, 2025, which will facilitate discussions about the requirements and allow interested parties to communicate directly with the VA. To participate, interested contractors must confirm their attendance by January 28, 2025, submitting details about their capabilities and compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). Importantly, this RFI is for planning purposes only and does not signify any financial obligation or intention from the government to issue contracts. Responses should focus on demonstrating capabilities relevant to lab accreditation services to inform formulation of future contract negotiations.
    Attachment 1 - Lab Accreditation Requirements Questions.pdf
    The government document outlines the requirements for laboratory accreditation services sought by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It emphasizes the need for organizations to be deemed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and details the specific specialties that must be included in the accreditation services, excluding Immunohematology and Histocompatibility. The document poses questions relative to surveyor qualifications, inspection standards, the process for addressing deficiencies, and the use of electronic portals for managing the accreditation process. Key considerations include the need for board-certified pathologists as surveyors for complex laboratories and how the organization's standards align with CMS regulations. The VA's unique accreditation needs, including the facilitation of inspections across all 50 states and remote locations, are also highlighted. The document checks for the capability to provide custom communications, educational resources, and support services for a network of 260 laboratories while ensuring a seamless transition of accreditation cycles. The purpose of the document is to guide potential contractors in adhering to specific VA requirements for laboratory accreditation, thereby facilitating the selection of qualified vendors through a clear request for proposals (RFP) format.
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