Q515--Anatomical Autopsy Services
ID: 36C25725Q0120Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- PATHOLOGY (Q515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f72b7adafaeb4bcf8de769380c945214/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide Anatomical Autopsy Services as part of a Sources Sought Notice. The procurement aims to identify capable entities that can fulfill the requirements for these services, which are critical for the assessment and understanding of medical conditions affecting VA beneficiaries. The work will be performed off-site from the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Temple, Texas, under NAICS code 621511, with a size standard of $41.5 million. Interested parties must submit a tailored capability statement and relevant documentation by November 29, 2024, at 12:00 PM MDT, and all inquiries should be directed to Contracting Officer Christopher Herrera at christopher.herrera5@va.gov or (915) 217-1244.

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    Christopher HerreraContracting Officer
    (915) 217-1244
    christopher.herrera5@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Anatomical Autopsy Services, seeking qualified vendors to determine availability and capability for potential requirements. Responses to this notice will assist in deciding the acquisition method. The work is designated under NAICS code 621511, with a size standard of $41.5 million, and will be conducted off-site from the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Temple, Texas. Contractors are required to have certification from the American Board of Pathology in relevant specialties. The period of performance includes a base year from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, followed by four one-year options. Responses must include a tailored capability statement, organization details, and proof of socio-economic status where applicable. The deadline for submissions is November 29, 2024, by 12:00 PM MDT, and all communications should be sent electronically. This notice does not constitute a solicitation and is for information gathering only; feedback on submissions is not guaranteed. Overall, the notice emphasizes the need for qualified entities to step forward and provide essential services to VA beneficiaries.
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