Q301--NEW - Reference Lab Testing
ID: 36C25724Q0608Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0aae7194d1bd4d488c6099671093eda8/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a medical laboratory to conduct testing for the South Texas Veterans Healthcare System. The contract, valued at up to $41.5 million, is a firm-fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity agreement with a four-year base period and a maximum value of $2.65 million.

    An extensive range of medical laboratory services is required, including metabolic panels, drug assays, and coagulation profiles, with quantities ranging from small to large. The VA requires prompt test results and annual performance reports, with testing conducted at the laboratory's accredited facilities.

    Outpatient medical laboratories play a crucial role in veteran healthcare, often providing crucial diagnostic insights for patient treatment. The procurement process is meticulous, involving a large-scale restock of medical supplies and equipment for the healthcare system.

    Offers for this solicitation, which closes on August 26th, 2024, must be submitted electronically to Ognian Ivanov, with a size constraint of 7MB.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ognian IvanovContract Specialist
    (210) 694-6302
    ognian.ivanov@va.gov
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    36C25724Q0608_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a combined synopsis and solicitation for specialized backup reference lab testing, crucial for veteran healthcare. With a solicitation number of 36C25724Q0608, it seeks quotes from suitable vendors under NAICS Code 621511. Emphasizing a quick turnaround, the VA requests proposals by July 5th, 2024, at 10:00 CST. Due to email size restrictions, offers must be emailed in parts to the contracting specialist, Ognian Ivanov. Attached documents provide contract details, while the Statement of Work and other information are contained in the attached schedule. Vendors must adhere to FAR 52.212-1 instructions and submit their offers accordingly.
    36C25724Q0608.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a single firm to provide medical laboratory testing services for the South Texas Veterans Healthcare System. This is a firm-fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract with a four-year base period and a maximum value of $2.65 million. The scope includes patient testing, sample processing, transportation, and reporting, to be performed at the awardee's licensed and accredited facilities. The VA requires timely testing services, with results communicated within specified timeframes, and annual utilization and performance reports. The contract incorporates FAR clauses on commercial products and services, labor standards, and subcontracting requirements, and includes a schedule for delivery orders. Offerors must meet licensing and accreditation requirements, and provide a detailed implementation plan and customer service strategy. This procurement aims to secure efficient and accurate laboratory testing services for the VA's healthcare facilities.
    36C25724Q0608 0001_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs issues solicitation number 36C25724Q0608 as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial entities to tender proposals for a contract in the NAICS Code 621511 category, which is valued at $41.5 million. The RFQ seeks offers to provide reference lab testing services for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. The place of performance will be the Pathology/Laboratory Medicine department at the given health care system's address. Offers are due by Monday, August 12, 2024, at 10:00 CST, and should be emailed to the contracting officer, Ognian Ivanov.
    36C25724Q0608 0001.pdf
    The file details an amendment to a government solicitation or contract, extending the proposal due date from July 2024 to August 12th, 2024, and changing the project's completion date from July 2024 to July 2025. This amendment also serves to clarify and confirm the solicitation's terms and conditions. The amendment is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office, and signed by both the contractor/offeror and a contracting officer.
    36C25724Q0608 0002_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial lab testing services, seeking a contractor to provide these services at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. This request for quotation (RFQ), soliciting commercial items, is governed by FAR 12.6 and has a response deadline of August 26, 2024. The NAICS code is 621511, with a set aside status unclear from the information provided. The total potential value of the contract is not indicated. Offerors must submit their proposals electronically to the contracting officer, Ognian Ivanov, with any emails being kept under 7MB in size.
    36C25724Q0608 0002.pdf
    The government agency issued an amendment to delay the submission deadline for contract proposals. The due date for offers is extended from August 12th to August 26th, 2024, giving bidders more time to respond. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment using one of the specified methods before the hour and date specified, or risk their offers being rejected. This change was made pursuant to the authority of FAR 43.103(b).
    Copy of DELIVERY.xlsx
    The file details a comprehensive procurement list for the South Texas Veterans Healthcare System, affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The list encompasses a vast array of medical supplies and equipment, ranging from small quantities of consumables like gloves and masks to larger purchases such as hospital beds and medical devices. Notably, the items are grouped into different segments, each containing multiple identical line items, which could suggest that the healthcare system is seeking to restock its inventory on a large scale. The procurement process appears to be meticulously organized, with clear item numbers, quantities, unit of measure (EA, likely meaning each), and desired delivery dates. This file likely represents a substantial portion of the healthcare system's routine supply procurement, covering a wide range of medical needs.
    Copy of SCHEDULE.xlsx
    The file details a comprehensive set of medical laboratory services and tests required by a healthcare facility over a one-year period, effective July 2024. The tests span various categories, including metabolic panels, drug assays, genotyping, and coagulation profiles. Quantities specified for each test range widely, from as few as five to as many as five hundred, with associated CPT and test codes provided. The file also indicates the base price for each test, which appears to be a flat rate regardless of the quantity ordered. Tests are grouped into base and option one, seemingly indicating different tiers of coverage or access. This setup allows for a flexible approach to healthcare provision, catering to diverse patient needs and potential insurance coverage scenarios.
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