UDI Tissue Tracking Software
ID: 36C26125Q0079Type: Presolicitation
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

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MEDICAL- GENERAL HEALTH CARE (Q201)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is initiating a sole source procurement for UDI tissue tracking software and associated technical support, specifically for the VA Northern California Health Care System's Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. The contract is intended to be awarded to Champion Medical Technologies, Inc., as they are believed to be the only provider capable of meeting the unique requirements of this software and support. This procurement is crucial for enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of tissue tracking within the healthcare system. Interested parties may express their capability to respond to this requirement by November 8, 2024, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, and should direct their inquiries to Jason S. Olliff at jason.olliff@va.gov. The associated NAICS code is 541511, with a size standard of $30 million.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning a sole source procurement for tissue tracking software and accompanying technical support, specifically for the VA Northern California Healthcare System. The contract is intended to be awarded to Champion Medical Technologies, Inc., due to the unique nature of the required services that only this vendor can provide. The solicitation, referenced as 36C26125Q0079, seeks to fulfill the needs of the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service and is not open for competitive bidding. Interested parties may express their capability to respond to this requirement until November 8, 2024, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, but the government reserves the right to proceed without competition if deemed necessary. The document invites interested vendors to submit supporting information and emphasizes that no costs will be covered for responses. This process reflects the VA's commitment to quality service provision while adhering to federal procurement regulations.
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