R499--Histopathology Technician and Medical Technologist
ID: 36C25624Q1317Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (561320)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b912b1f230e7482d8f9b44f16bcbabba/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a presolicitation notice for contracting services related to histopathology and medical technology at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. The procurement seeks to engage service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) to provide up to one full-time equivalent (FTE) each of a medical technologist and a histopathology technician, with services expected to commence on November 1, 2024, pending successful background checks for the contracted staff. These roles are critical for delivering essential medical services to VA beneficiaries, ensuring high-quality care and support. Interested parties should note that the Request for Quotes (RFQ) will be posted on SAM contract opportunities around October 9, 2024, with responses due by October 17, 2024; for further inquiries, contact Nathan Carver at Nathan.Carver@va.gov or by phone at 479-444-5035.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nathan A CarverContract Specialist
    (479) 444-5035
    Nathan.Carver@va.gov
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    36C25624Q1317 AMD Notice.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for services related to histopathology and medical technology at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. The solicitation number is 36C25624Q1317, with a response deadline set for October 17, 2024. The VA is specifically looking to contract with service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) for up to one full-time equivalent (FTE) of each position: medical technologist and histopathology technician. These roles are to provide needed services to VA beneficiaries beginning November 1, 2024, contingent upon the completion of background checks for the contracted staff. The presolicitation notice indicates that the corresponding Request for Quotes (RFQ) will be posted on SAM contract opportunities around October 9, 2024, and specifies that inquiries should be deferred until the RFQ is published. For further information, contact Nathan Carver, the contract specialist, via email or phone.
    Sources Sought Notice - Cont Lab Staff.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO 16), has issued a sources sought announcement for market research to identify vendors capable of providing specialized laboratory staff for the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Jackson, MS. The positions sought include a Histopathology Technician with at least three years of experience and a Medical Technician certified by recognized authorities with a minimum of one year of relevant experience. The VA is particularly interested in responses from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), but all interested vendors can respond. The anticipated contract will be an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) type, with a five-year duration and set to begin on November 1, 2024. Vendors are requested to submit details regarding their capabilities, business classification, and whether they meet the criteria under the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 561320 for Temporary Help Services. Responses should be sent to a specified email by August 23, 2024, and the announcement clarifies it does not constitute a commitment to award a contract. This market inquiry aims to assist the VA in determining suitable acquisition methods for these essential services.
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