Q301--LINEARITY TESTING
ID: 36C26225Q0033Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

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https://sam.gov/opp/fb1fe68b8b2e49d2a60ea461428a0182/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information from potential suppliers for Laboratory Linearity Testing services required at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. This opportunity is part of a Sources Sought Notice aimed at identifying qualified vendors under NAICS code 621511, with a size standard of $41.5 million, and is intended for information and planning purposes rather than a formal solicitation. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing services that comply with CMS and CLIA standards, including customizable competency assessments and comprehensive reporting on testing results. Interested parties must submit their responses, detailing their capabilities and relevant federal contracts, by October 31, 2024, to the Contract Specialist, Kal Carabon, at kahlfanie.carabon@va.gov.

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    Carabon, KalContract Specialist
    kahlfanie.carabon@va.gov
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    36C26225Q0033.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to solicit information on potential suppliers for Laboratory Linearity Testing services needed at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. This notice is primarily for information and planning, not a formal solicitation, and aims to identify qualified vendors under NAICS code 621511, which has a size standard of $41.5 million. Interested businesses are encouraged to provide their responses by October 31, 2024, detailing their capabilities, size status, and relevant federal contracts. The submission should showcase the ability to meet the service requirements outlined in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Responses will influence future acquisition decisions, and the VA underscores that all expenses for responding to this notice are the responsibility of the respondents. This process is essential for the VA to effectively gauge the market and potentially proceed with a future solicitation announcement for these testing services.
    STATEMENT OF WORK - LINEARITY TESTING.docx
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for Laboratory Linearity Testing (LT) services for the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. The contract covers a one-year period, requiring the selected vendor to comply with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standards. Key responsibilities include providing LT programs to evaluate laboratory performance, timely shipping of surveys, and offering technical support. The vendor must also ensure the competency assessment hub is customizable for laboratory staff training across various disciplines, adhering to six CLIA competency assessment domains. Deliverables include comprehensive reports on linearity testing results, both qualitative and quantitative, to be submitted semi-annually to the VA National Enforcement Office. The document emphasizes that all services must meet regulatory guidelines from bodies such as the CDC and HHS, reflecting the VA's commitment to maintaining high-quality laboratory standards and patient safety.
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