Q301--New Long-Term | Follow-On | Reference Lab Testing | POP: 8/15/2024 - 8/14/2029
ID: 36C26024Q0793Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1a64b9fbb3ae4a3881f29acc882af901/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks bids for a five-year contract, beginning August 15th, 2024, for reference laboratory testing services at the VA Portland Healthcare System, with potential additional sites in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

    The VA requires an experienced entity to perform a comprehensive range of clinical laboratory tests, encompassing chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and pathology. The successful awardee will have the capacity to handle both routine and specialized tests, ensuring efficient and accurate results.

    This service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-aside contract has the potential for a six-month extension and encourages SDVOSBCs to apply.

    Interested parties should take note of the solicitation number, 36C26024Q0793, and ensure their responses are submitted by the specified deadline to be considered.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ERIC LINGENFELTERCONTRACT SPECIALIST
    (360) 852-9891
    ERIC.LINGENFELTER@VA.GOV
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issues a presolicitation notice for reference laboratory testing services required by the VA Portland Healthcare System. The estimated period of performance is five years, beginning on August 15, 2024, with the potential for a six-month extension. The VA seeks a capable entity to perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing services, including chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and pathology tests. Test samples will primarily originate from the VA Portland facility, with potential additional sites at clinic locations in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The solicitation number is 36C26024Q0793, and interested parties must submit their responses by the specified date to be considered. The VA encourages Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) to apply.
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