Q515--AUTOPSY ASSISTANT SERVICES PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER
ID: 36C24425Q0003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

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Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- PATHOLOGY (Q515)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide Autopsy Assistant Services for the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to fulfill the need for specialized medical laboratory services, specifically in the area of pathology, to support the facility's operations. These services are crucial for conducting autopsies and ensuring accurate medical examinations, which play a vital role in patient care and research. The request for quote (RFQ) is scheduled to be issued on September 9, 2024, with a closing date of September 16, 2024. Interested parties should contact Cheryl A. Honick, the Contracting Officer, at cheryl.honick@va.gov for further information.

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    Cheryl A HonickContracting Officer
    cheryl.honick@va.gov
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    Posted
    The Philadelphia VA Medical Center is preparing to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Autopsy Assistant Services on September 9, 2024, with a closing date of September 16, 2024. This RFQ will be a cascade set-aside, implementing tiered evaluations to prioritize small business concerns. The contracting office is part of the Department of Veterans Affairs and is located at 1010 Delafield Road, with contact information for Contracting Officer Cheryl Honick provided for inquiries. The place of performance for the services will be at the VA Medical Center located at 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The document serves as a presolicitation notice to inform potential vendors about the impending opportunity, emphasizing compliance with federal contracting procedures and the government's commitment to engaging small businesses in federal contracts. The document will be archived 20 days after the response date.
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