Q301--Dialysis Sample Testing
ID: 36C24225Q0295Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e125a0c88b09482f9143dcb1ba922455/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified contractors to provide dialysis water and dialysate testing services for the New Jersey VA Healthcare System, specifically at the East Orange Campus. The procurement aims to ensure compliance with the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards, which include testing for Colony Forming Units (CFU) and Endotoxin Units, essential for maintaining health standards in dialysis services. The contract is anticipated to have a 12-month base period with four optional years, commencing in April 2025, and interested parties must submit their responses, including capability statements and proof of Veteran certification if applicable, by February 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST to Contracting Officer Natalie Acevedo at natalie.acevedo@va.gov.

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    Natalie AcevedoContracting Officer
    718 584 9000 x4356
    natalie.acevedo@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information regarding potential contractors capable of providing dialysis water and dialysate testing services for the New Jersey VA Healthcare System. This request, identified as a Sources Sought Notice, aims to gather market intelligence about Small Businesses, particularly Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Interested parties must respond by February 7, 2025, providing relevant company information, capability statements, and proof of Veteran certification if applicable. The required services must comply with Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards, including tests for Colony Forming Units (CFU) and Endotoxin Units. The contract is intended as a 12-month base period with four optional years, starting from April 2025. Contractors are expected to provide sample collection equipment, appropriate shipping materials, and ensure timely delivery of test results. Added emphasis is placed on maintaining sample integrity during transport and notifying the VA promptly of any test results that exceed defined action levels. This initiative reflects the VA's commitment to safeguarding health standards in its dialysis services.
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