LAB REFERENCE TESTING VISN 5 SOURCES SOUGHT
ID: 36C24525Q0059Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6b806c6f080b4102af987b28c4f206b2/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 5, is seeking small business concerns capable of providing Laboratory Reference Testing services through a Sources Sought Notice. The procurement aims to identify vendors who can deliver comprehensive laboratory testing services, including specimen preparation, transportation, analysis, and reporting, with a focus on rapid turnaround for routine and STAT test results. This initiative is crucial for enhancing testing capabilities for veterans at specific VA medical centers located in West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and industry standards. Interested parties must submit their capabilities by October 31, 2024, and can contact Alison Klein at alison.klein@va.gov or by phone at 304-623-3461 for further information.

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    Alison Klein
    30462334614143
    alison.klein@va.gov
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    Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 5 issues a Sources Sought Notice for Laboratory Reference Testing services. This notice, intended for informational purposes, seeks to identify small business concerns capable of providing comprehensive laboratory testing services including specimen preparation, transportation, analysis, and reporting. Respondents must submit their capabilities by October 31, 2024. The contract anticipates awarding multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for five years or more. Services will cater to specific VA medical centers in West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, with requirements for rapid turnaround of routine and STAT test results. The contractor must also ensure the electronic reporting of results into the VA’s VistA system and perform all activities according to industry standards and regulations, including sample integrity and customer service. The detailed statement of work includes responsibilities related to specimen management, testing capabilities, communication protocols, and cybersecurity measures. Overall, this effort aims to enhance testing capabilities for veterans while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and best practices in laboratory services.
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