6515--Lab Testing Services - On - A1C Testing | New Requirement (? Years? ) | Pittsburgh | 646-25-3-080-0449 | Point of Care A1C Testing | NCO 4 Services 5 | EDA: 04/26/2025 VLD | Current Status: (VA-25-00054028)
ID: 36C24425Q0432Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e9dcff76044d48a79e8439b4a4bf7e56/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for comprehensive Point of Care Glycated Hemoglobin (A1C) Testing services at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. This procurement aims to identify vendors capable of providing A1C testing resources, including analyzers and necessary reagents, under a 5-year Reagent Rental Usage Agreement. The initiative is crucial for enhancing healthcare delivery to veterans, ensuring timely testing and compliance with federal regulations. Interested vendors, particularly service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small businesses, should contact Contract Specialist Christa L Stine at christa.stine@va.gov or call 570-824-3521 for further details and to express their interest in this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christa L StineContract Specialist
    (570) 824-3521
    christa.stine@va.gov
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    36C24425Q0432.docx
    The Pittsburgh VA Medical Center is seeking sources for a comprehensive Point of Care Glycated Hemoglobin (A1C) Testing service through a Sources Sought Notice. This request, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, aims to identify vendors capable of delivering A1C testing resources, including analyzers and necessary reagents. The procurement emphasizes a 5-year Reagent Rental Usage Agreement, which entails conducting testing within a regulated timeframe, ensuring material shipment, and compatibility with existing systems. The notice outlines the need for vendors to provide company details and past government contract experience, particularly emphasizing service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small businesses. The contract will include a base period of 12 months with options for four additional years, mandating contractors to comply with federal regulations and provide quality services as per established guidelines. The Performance Work Statement necessitates maintaining communication and fulfilling specific management and service requirements to ensure seamless operation and adherence to quality standards. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to improved healthcare delivery for veterans while facilitating vendor engagement in procurement processes.
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