Q301--36C25925Q0206 | Laboratory Rapid Testing | 575 - Grand Junction
ID: 36C25925Q0206Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1e714b2d1db747f0a9060a92a2f3299c/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 19, is seeking potential contractors for Laboratory Rapid Testing services for the VA Western Colorado Health Care System located in Grand Junction, Colorado. The procurement aims to identify contractors capable of providing a comprehensive range of laboratory services, including timely STAT turnaround times for tests, while operating within a five-mile radius of the VA facility and offering continuous services throughout the year. This opportunity is crucial for ensuring efficient healthcare delivery to veterans, and the solicitation process is currently open for market research purposes, with responses due by February 20, 2025. Interested parties should contact Contracting Officer Alejandra Sierra at Alejandra.Sierra@va.gov or by phone at 303-712-5715 for further details.

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    Alejandra SierraContracting Officer
    (303) 712-5715
    Alejandra.Sierra@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19 is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential contractors for Laboratory Rapid Testing services needed for the VA Western Colorado Health Care System in Grand Junction, CO. The procurement aims for contractors who can provide a range of laboratory services while meeting specific requirements, including timely STAT turnaround times for tests. The selected contractor must operate within a five-mile radius of the VA facility and provide services continuously throughout the year. The summary describes the solicitation process, emphasizing that this notice is for market research and does not constitute a formal request for proposals. Responses are sought from interested parties by February 20, 2025, detailing capabilities, business size, and contact information. The project may be set aside for small businesses or opened to full and open competition based on the responses received. The document indicates contact details for the Contracting Officer and outlines requirements for submission without financial obligation to the government.
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