Q504--NEW | Dermatopathology Consultative Services | 5-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement
ID: 36C25925Q0321Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

MEDICAL- DERMATOLOGY (Q504)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/19828e87c3874586af49dd2d05a8a97c/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due May 2, 2025, 9:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking proposals for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide Dermatopathology Consultative Services over a five-year period, from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2030. The selected contractor will be responsible for expert analysis of dermatopathology slides, ensuring a guaranteed five-day turnaround for consultation reports, and must utilize licensed professionals specializing in dermatopathology while adhering to strict security protocols for sensitive data handling. This procurement is crucial for maintaining high standards in medical services for veterans and includes a set-aside for small businesses to promote participation. Interested offerors must submit their proposals electronically by 1630 CST on May 2, 2025, and direct any inquiries to Contract Specialist Lindsey M Zwaagstra at Lindsey.Zwaagstra@va.gov or Phoebe.Farmer@va.gov by April 18, 2025.

Point(s) of Contact
Phoebe FarmerContract Specialist
(405) 456-3021
Phoebe.Farmer@va.gov
Files
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Posted
36C25925Q0321_1.docx
Mar 31, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for Dermatopathology Consultative Services under a 5-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement. The services are required for the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System (VASLCHCS) Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service, focusing on cases needing expert consultations for possible pathologies like cancer. The contract will commence on June 1, 2025, and run until May 31, 2030, with the solicitation anticipated to be posted on April 11, 2025. The contractor will receive stained and unstained dermatopathology slides from the VASLCHCS for consultation, with all materials remaining the property of the VA and needing to be returned post-evaluation. The contact for this solicitation is Contract Specialist Phoebe Farmer, at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Greenwood Village, Colorado. This notice outlines a critical demand for specialized medical services aimed at enhancing patient care within the VA healthcare system.
36C25925Q0321.docx
Apr 21, 2025, 6:07 PM UTC
The document outlines a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Dermatopathology Consultation Services between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and a contractor, covering a five-year period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2030. The contract aims to provide expert analysis on dermatopathology slides and establish timelines for service delivery, including a guaranteed five-day turnaround for consultation reports. The contractor must ensure all consultations are conducted by licensed professionals specializing in dermatopathology and provide necessary shipping materials for the pathology slides. The agreement is structured to set clear delivery schedules, payment processes, and the contractor's responsibilities, including adherence to security protocols governing the handling of sensitive data. The VA's authority requires compliance with federal regulations, oversight of service quality, and the provision of emergency contacts for support. The BPA arises from the VA's commitment to maintaining high standards in medical services while promoting small business participation through a set-aside for small businesses. Overall, the document serves to formalize the expectations and legal obligations of both parties while ensuring quality health services for veterans.
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