Notice of Intent to Sole Source Lab Kidney Biopsy Evaluation
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

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Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f434a33f0d2a4431a6b8e9af0f9aa1e7/view
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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a sole source contract to Pacific Rim Pathology Medical Corporation for lab kidney biopsy evaluation services at the Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD). This procurement aims to facilitate prompt diagnostic and treatment decisions for military personnel and their families by providing timely processing and analysis of kidney tissue samples, which cannot be performed in-house. The contract will span a base period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, with four additional option years, and requires compliance with HIPAA regulations and specific technical certifications for personnel. Interested parties must submit capability statements by 0800 AM Pacific Daylight Time on September 9, 2024, to Jojie N. Urrete at jojie.n.urrete.civ@health.mil.

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    Jojie Urrete
    jojie.n.urrete.civ@health.mil
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    STATEMENT OF WORK SOW.pdf
    The Naval Medical Center (NMC) in San Diego, California, seeks a consultation service for kidney biopsy evaluations to facilitate prompt diagnostic and treatment decisions for military personnel and their families. Due to the inability to perform in-house testing, NMC requires a vendor, specifically Pacific Rim Pathology, to process kidney tissue samples promptly. The vendor must conduct analyses using various microscopies and deliver preliminary and final reports based on strict turnaround times. The contract mandates U.S. citizenship for personnel and requires laboratory professionals to hold the necessary technical certifications and accreditations. Reports must comply with HIPAA regulations and include liability clauses. Invoicing will occur every 30 days through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The period of performance for the contract spans from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2026. This procurement aligns with the broader goal of ensuring efficient health care support for military operations and care delivery.
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