Q508--36C242-25-AP-2124| PHLEBOTOMY SERVICES| 528
ID: 36C24225R0068Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- HEMATOLOGY (Q508)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ec5714d4c1d245228c96f36f4fe786a4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Special Notice for a non-competitive procurement of phlebotomy services, specifically with Wyoming County Community Hospital, for the Buffalo VA Medical Center's Pathology Department in Buffalo, NY. The contract will encompass a base year plus four additional years, as Wyoming County Community Hospital is deemed the only responsible source capable of fulfilling this requirement in accordance with FAR guidelines. This procurement is critical for maintaining essential medical laboratory services, categorized under NAICS code 621511 and PSC code Q508, which focus on Medical-Hematology and Oncology. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Danelle Wassink at Danelle.Wassink@va.gov, noting that this announcement does not constitute a solicitation for competitive proposals and no funds have been authorized for this effort.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Network Contracting Office NCO 2Jasmine Elsawaby | Contract Specialist
    (631) 361-0719
    Jasmine.Elsawaby@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Special Notice regarding a non-competitive procurement for phlebotomy services, specifically with Wyoming County Community Hospital. The contract will be for a base year plus four additional years, required by the Buffalo VA Medical Center's Pathology Department in Buffalo, NY. This announcement serves to inform that only Wyoming County Community Hospital is deemed capable of fulfilling this specific requirement, adhering to FAR guidelines for sole source contracts. The notice emphasizes that it is not a solicitation for competitive proposals and that no cost obligations arise from responses to this notice. It details the NAICS code (621511 - Medical Laboratories), the size standard ($42 million), and the relevant Product Service Code (Q508 - Medical-Hematology and Oncology). The government retains discretion over the competitive process, with the Point of Contact being Danelle Wassink for further inquiries. The information reflects standard government procurement practices, signifying a clear intent to streamline contracting processes for specialized services within the VA framework.
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