Q301--VISN22 REFERENCE LAB TESTING SERVICES
ID: 36C26225Q0310Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

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https://sam.gov/opp/80552a5792474bfa9a483cc09840a7a4/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide Reference Lab Testing Services under the solicitation number 36C26225Q0310 for various facilities within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VISN 22), which includes locations in California, New Mexico, Arizona, and associated outpatient clinics. The objective is to establish a single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that encompasses specimen processing, testing with defined turnaround times, secure courier transportation, and compliance with cybersecurity and HIPAA protocols. This initiative is crucial for ensuring timely and efficient laboratory services for veterans' healthcare, with a contract budget ranging from $1,000 to $50 million, and implementation expected within 120 days of award. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by February 4, 2025, and can contact Contract Specialist Rebecca Gaba at Rebecca.Gaba@va.gov for further information.

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    Gaba, RebeccaContract Specialist
    Rebecca.Gaba@va.gov
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    36C26225Q0310.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Reference Lab Testing Services under solicitation number 36C26225Q0310. This notice seeks to gather information from potential vendors regarding their capabilities to perform these specialized lab services for several VA locations in VISN 22, which includes facilities in Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, New Mexico, Tucson, Phoenix, and Northern Arizona. The response deadline is set for February 4, 2025, at 8 AM Pacific Time. The contract is categorized under Product Service Code Q301 and NAICS Code 621511. Interested parties must coordinate with the Contract Specialist, Rebecca Gaba, via the provided email. The notice includes relevant attached documents for details on the fee schedule and the statement of work. This initiative reflects the VA's commitment to ensuring quality healthcare services for veterans through strategic vendor engagements in laboratory testing.
    ATTACHMENT A FEE SCHEDULE RFI.xlsx
    The document is a comprehensive listing of various medical and laboratory test descriptions, totaling over a thousand entries. Each entry denotes specific tests related to various medical conditions, genetic analyses, drug monitoring, infectious disease detection, and metabolic panels, among others. The tests include multiple methodologies such as quantitative, qualitative, and PCR techniques, indicating their usage in diagnosing, monitoring, and characterizing different health issues. The extensive nature of the list suggests a resource intended for healthcare providers, researchers, or entities involved in medical service delivery. Given its context within government RFPs and grants, this document likely serves as a catalog for determining test availability, potential funding for healthcare initiatives, or development of public health programs. By outlining diverse testing options, it emphasizes their importance in diagnostics and patient care, serving as a vital tool for healthcare planning and resource allocation. This information can facilitate efficient grant proposals or RFP submissions aimed at enhancing healthcare services at state and local levels.
    ATTACHMENT B SOW 12.18.docx
    The objective of the VISN 22 Reference Lab contract is to establish a single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for reference laboratory testing services across various VA facilities within the VISN 22 network, which includes facilities in California, New Mexico, Arizona, and associated outpatient clinics. Key services include specimen processing, testing with set turnaround times, secure courier transportation, compliance with cybersecurity protocols, and detailed reporting of test volumes and trends. The contractor must be CLIA certified and needs to handle specimen collection, storage, and delivery while ensuring patient data confidentiality. The IDIQ entails a budget ranging from $1,000 to $50 million and can be modified to add facilities or tests during its duration. Monthly and annual reports summarizing test volumes, utilizations, and recommendations for improvements are required. The contractor is also responsible for maintaining data security and ensuring adherence to HIPAA. Implementation of these services must occur within 120 days of contract award, with ongoing oversight of security protocols and training mandated for all contractor personnel. This contract reflects the VA's commitment to providing timely, safe, and efficient laboratory services to veterans' healthcare facilities.
    P02 RFI Sources Sought Reference Lab.docx
    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeking market research on reference lab testing services for various healthcare systems within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VISN22). This inquiry targets small businesses, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), to assess their capabilities to fulfill requirements outlined in a forthcoming procurement. Interested contractors are invited to submit essential details, such as company information, capabilities related to laboratory tests specified in the attachment, and CLIA certification for lab testing. The RFI aims to determine whether sufficient small business concerns can meet project needs, influencing potential procurement set-asides. Contractors must provide a capability statement, including previous reference contracts, indicating their experience in delivering lab testing services. The RFI underscores that responses must be submitted by February 4, 2025, and emphasizes that it serves solely for information-gathering without constituting a formal solicitation. Overall, the initiative reflects the VA's intent to engage small businesses while ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards.
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