Q301--FY24: VISN7-Reference Lab -Base + 4 Option Yrs.
ID: 36C24724R0031Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/511015b15a234c5580b3d3dd64e1b774/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide reference laboratory services for VISN 7 facilities located in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. The primary objective of this procurement is to enhance access to diagnostic testing and analysis that is not available within VA Medical Centers, while effectively managing costs associated with these services. The awarded contractor will be responsible for a comprehensive range of medical laboratory testing services, including specimen handling, timely reporting, and adherence to regulatory standards, thereby improving healthcare delivery for veterans in the region. Interested parties should contact Chelsea L. Smith, the Contracting Officer, at Chelsea.Smith1@va.gov or (910) 322-00863, with the total contract value estimated at approximately $41.5 million.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chelsea L SmithContracting Officer
    (910) 32200863
    Chelsea.Smith1@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24724R0031.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for a contract related to providing laboratory services for the Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 (VISN 7) area, which includes Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. The contract is designated for various medical laboratories (NAICS code 621511) and encompasses a base year plus four optional years. The aim is to enhance the flexibility and availability of laboratory services to eligible veterans within the region. Prospective bidders can anticipate the official solicitation on a future date via sam.gov. The submission deadline for proposals is set for October 30, 2024, by 12 PM Eastern Time. For inquiries, contractors can contact Chelsea L Smith at the VA's Network Contracting Activity in Tuskegee, Alabama. This contract is categorized as unrestricted, allowing a wide range of participants to submit proposals.
    VISN 7 REF LAB SOL 36C24724R0031.docx
    This government document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for medical laboratory testing services under a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The aim is to procure reference laboratory services for VISN 7 facilities in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina, enhancing access to tests and analysis not available in VA Medical Centers while managing costs. The contract, valued at approximately $41.5 million, includes terms for task orders, invoicing, and service requirements such as specimen handling, testing reporting, and adherence to regulatory standards. Key responsibilities for the awarded contractor include providing a full range of diagnostic testing services, ensuring timely pick-up and transportation of specimens, managing confidentiality per HIPAA standards, and maintaining proper licensing and accreditation. The contractor must also implement a system for real-time assessment of lab test costs and utilization, deliver reports on critical test results, and focus on customer service for all invoice and testing inquiries. This strategic initiative will improve healthcare delivery for veterans by consolidating and optimizing laboratory services across the targeted states.
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