Q515--Western Colorado Health Care System Anatomic Pathology Services Base Plus Four Option Years
ID: 36C25925Q0147Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- PATHOLOGY (Q515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/eb4ece0f2a07418a9a38eff6f7d1de17/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide Anatomic Pathology Services for the Western Colorado Health Care System (WCHCS) at the Grand Junction VA Medical Center. The procurement encompasses a base year from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with four optional renewal years, requiring comprehensive services such as surgical specimen processing, cytological analysis, and autopsy services, all performed by a licensed consulting pathologist. This initiative aims to enhance pathology services for veterans, ensuring timely reporting of test results, adherence to quality control standards, and compliance with hazardous materials regulations. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and relevant business information to Contracting Officer Lindsey Zwaagstra at Lindsey.Zwaagstra@va.gov by 4:00 PM Mountain Time on February 14, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lindsey ZwaagstraContracting Officer
    (303) 712-5733
    Lindsey.Zwaagstra@va.gov
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    36C25925Q0147.docx
    The Western Colorado Health Care System (WCHCS) issued a Sources Sought Notice to procure Anatomic Pathology Services for the Grand Junction VA Medical Center, covering a base year plus four optional years from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The selected contractor must provide comprehensive services, including surgical specimen processing, cytological analysis, and autopsy services, utilizing FDA-approved methods where applicable. Essential requirements include a licensed consulting pathologist, timely reporting of test results, and adherence to quality control standards. Transportation and specimen integrity must be maintained, with daily pickups and compliance with hazardous materials regulations. The contractor must ensure cybersecurity and HIPAA compliance, alongside maintaining necessary certifications and personnel qualifications. Customer service is a key element, expecting timely responses to inquiries. The aim is to enhance WCHCS’s pathology services to meet the needs of veterans while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. Responses are needed by February 14, 2025, prompting interested entities to provide their capabilities and relevant business information. This notice falls within the framework of federal procurement processes, emphasizing the VA's commitment to accessible healthcare for veterans through well-managed contracting practices.
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