H166--Intent to Sole Source - College of American Pathologists
ID: 36C26225Q0204Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

QUALITY CONTROL- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (H166)

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https://sam.gov/opp/733fb0b2f95342ef8d7e2b2807d09171/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, intends to execute a Sole Source Award to the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for essential calibration verification and linearity instrumentation required for the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare Medical Center laboratories. This procurement is driven by the need to comply with accreditation requirements set forth by The Joint Commission, ensuring adherence to federal guidelines for laboratory testing as mandated by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements by December 10, 2024, to demonstrate their qualifications, with all inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Joanne Woo at joanne.woo@va.gov.

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    Joanne WooContract Specialist
    (562) 766-2256
    joanne.woo@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 22, is issuing a Notice of Intent to execute a Sole Source Award to the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for calibration verification and linearity instrumentation required for the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare Medical Center laboratories. This need arises as part of accreditation requirements with The Joint Commission, necessitating compliance with federal guidelines for laboratory testing. CAP is identified as the only source authorized to provide specific calibration verification materials needed for maintaining compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. The procurement process falls under FAR Part 13 for Simplified Acquisition Procedures, allowing for solicitation from a single source when appropriate. Interested parties have until December 10, 2024, to submit capability statements, addressing specifications that reaffirm the government's decision to pursue a sole-source arrangement. The document also outlines the required business classifications and certifications for interested parties, including small business status and veteran-owned designations, ensuring transparency and inclusion in government contracting.
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