Q301--Lab Testing Services - (Histology & Cytology/Off)
ID: 36C24425Q0393Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3cdd09c3e4d7481fbdf18fcd1079f4bb/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for a potential five-year contract to provide histology and cytology laboratory services at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to ensure timely transportation and processing of specimens, adhering to VA protocols, with same-day pick-up and delivery required within the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area. This initiative is crucial for maintaining high-quality medical laboratory testing services for veterans, emphasizing the importance of compliance with veteran-owned business criteria. Interested vendors must demonstrate their capabilities, including active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and verification of eligibility in the Veteran Information Pages (VIP), with expressions of interest due by February 28, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Contracting Officer Victoria Droz at Victoria.Droz@va.gov or by phone at 814-515-4454.

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    Contracting OfficerVictoria Droz
    (814) 515-4454
    Victoria.Droz@va.gov
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    The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center is seeking sources for a potential five-year contract to provide histology and cytology laboratory services. This Sources Sought Notice is a preliminary step, indicating no active solicitation for bids, though proposals may be solicited later. Services include transportation of specimens and processing requirements specified, with same-day pick-up and delivery within the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area, using VA protocols for specimen handling and documentation. Interested parties need to demonstrate capabilities, including having an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and compliance with criteria set forth for veteran-owned businesses. Responses should include detailed organizational information and socio-economic status. The notice emphasizes that service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small businesses should verify eligibility in the Veteran Information Pages (VIP) for consideration, aligning with legal requirements for contracting. The submission deadline for expressions of interest is February 28, 2025. This document serves as a crucial step in identifying capable vendors to support the laboratory services needed by the VA.
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