Pathology Testing
ID: 12230642Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/aa34ef76075a4d489ce32931338447e2/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 22, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC
Description

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is conducting a Sources Sought announcement to identify potential vendors for pathology testing services to support the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The procurement aims to secure a vendor capable of collecting surgical case blocks for processing, embedding, and slide preparation, with a strict turnaround time of 24-48 hours and an annual volume of approximately 5,000 cases. This testing service is crucial for accurate clinical diagnostics, as it involves the use of various Immunohistochemistry (IHC) markers, which are essential for pathology evaluations and research within government-funded healthcare initiatives. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements by 9:00 AM EST on Tuesday, January 22, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Pamela Renteria at pamela.i.renteria.civ@health.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
Pamela Renteria
pamela.i.renteria.civ@health.mil
Files
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160 - List of Pathology Testing.pdf
Apr 10, 2025, 2:06 PM UTC
The document outlines the list of Immunohistochemistry (IHC) markers that can be ordered at the discretion of ATAMMC Pathologists for staining procedures. Each marker is identified by unique codes indicating whether interpretation (Interp) is included or not. The comprehensive table covers a wide range of markers related to various conditions, highlighting their corresponding order codes—both with and without interpretation options. The purpose of this document is to provide a standardized reference for pathologists to facilitate the selection and ordering of specific IHC tests, essential for accurate diagnosis and research. It serves as a crucial resource within the framework of federal and state requests for proposals (RFPs) by ensuring consistent testing protocols across government-funded healthcare initiatives. The meticulous organization of the IHC markers and their codes is vital for laboratory operations and aids in compliance with molecular pathology standards. Overall, this information is pivotal for clinical diagnostics within the scope of government health services and research funding.
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