H165--CAP LINEARITY SURVEY
ID: 36C24526Q0189Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

QUALITY CONTROL- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (H165)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/363a1da1db884fc8923624957da82a70/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 5, is seeking qualified vendors to provide a linearity and calibration verification program, along with continuing education programs for the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. This initiative aims to ensure compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA) and meet accreditation standards, which are critical for maintaining high-quality laboratory services. Interested businesses must respond by December 24, 2025, with required documentation including business information, socio-economic status, SAM UEI number, capability statement, and an Authorized Distributor Letter. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Naana Owusu-Ansah at naana.owusu-ansah@va.gov or by phone at (202) 745-8000 ext. 55485.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Naana Owusu-AnsahContract Specialist
    (202) 745-8000 ext. 55485
    naana.owusu-ansah@va.gov
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    36C24526Q0189.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 5, issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a one-year, Firm Fixed Price contract. The purpose is to acquire a linearity and calibration verification program for the Washington DC VA Medical Center’s Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, ensuring compliance with CLIA’88 and accreditation requirements. This program must also provide continuing education for pathologists. The VA is seeking interested businesses with the resources and capabilities to provide these services, including specimen kits for various tests, an event calendar, and formal evaluation reports. Responses are due by December 24, 2025, and should include business details, socio-economic status, point of contact, GSA Contract number (if applicable), SAM UEI number, capability statement, and an authorized distributor letter. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 5, issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a one-year, Firm Fixed Price contract. The purpose is to identify sources capable of providing a linearity and calibration verification program and continuing education programs for the Washington DC VA Medical Center's Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. This is to meet Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act 1988 (CLIA) requirements and accreditation standards. Interested businesses must respond by December 24, 2025, with their business information, socio-economic status, SAM UEI number, capability statement, and an Authorized Distributor Letter. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
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