Q301--Renal Biopsy Send Out Testing (VA-25-00040927)
ID: 36C24225Q0354Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

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https://sam.gov/opp/34db3642f3ed4936b2a38dc75ca89ac6/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Special Notice for a sole-source contract to provide Renal Biopsy Testing services for the Buffalo Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Buffalo, NY. The contract will cover a Base Period plus four option periods and requires specialized services, including renal biopsy tissue analysis and pathology, with a mandate for preliminary results within 48 hours and final reports within five days. This procurement is crucial for ensuring timely and accurate medical diagnostics, employing board-certified pathologists with expertise in renal pathology. Interested parties must respond within seven days to demonstrate their capability to meet the requirements, with the contract falling under NAICS code 621511 and a market threshold of $41.5 million. For further inquiries, contact Michelle Harsch at Michelle.Harsch@va.gov or call 716-862-7373.

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    Michelle HarschContract Specialist
    (716) 862-7373
    Michelle.Harsch@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Special Notice for a sole-source contract to provide Renal Biopsy Testing services for the Buffalo Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Buffalo, NY. The contract, expected to be awarded to Nephropathology Associates, PLC, will cover a Base Period plus four option periods and requires specialized services such as renal biopsy tissue analysis and pathology. The contractor must deliver preliminary results within 48 hours and final reports within five days, employing board-certified pathologists with expertise in renal pathology and holding necessary state certifications. The notice seeks to identify other capable offerors, especially small businesses, for market research purposes, but emphasizes that the government holds discretion over whether to engage in competitive bidding. Interested parties must respond within seven days, demonstrating their ability to provide the required services and compliance with registration requirements. The prospective contract falls under NAICS code 621511, with a market threshold of $41.5 million. This solicitation reflects the VA’s ongoing efforts to secure specialized medical services while fostering opportunities for small and veteran-owned businesses in government contracting.
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