Q515--Sources Sought for Autopsy (Full and Partial Body) and Whole Brain Evaluation Services for the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System in Ann Arbor, Michigan
ID: 36C25025Q0369Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services (621999)

PSC

MEDICAL- PATHOLOGY (Q515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/33b4130866b14f96bb4ad6cf4071cd34/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for Autopsy (Full and Partial Body) and Whole Brain Evaluation Services for the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The procurement aims to identify qualified vendors capable of providing comprehensive autopsy services, including evaluations for dementia and the transportation and storage of bodies, with a focus on compliance with health and safety regulations. These services are critical for the accurate diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases and will be required on an emergency and scheduled basis, operating 24/7. Interested vendors must respond by May 4, 2020, with key business details, and can direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Michelle C. Ford at Michelle.Ford2@va.gov or by phone at 734-222-7151.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michelle C. FordContracting Officer
    (734) 222-7151
    Michelle.Ford2@va.gov
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    36C25025Q0369.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for Autopsy (Full and Partial Body) and Whole Brain Evaluation Services at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. This Sources Sought Notice aims to identify capable vendors to provide these services for eligible VA beneficiaries, with a focus on ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations. Interested vendors must respond by March 19, 2025, providing key business details for consideration. The required services encompass full and partial autopsy evaluations, brain evaluations for dementia, and transportation and storage of bodies and brains. The contractor will handle the execution of autopsies under valid permits, with reports generated within specific time frames for inclusion in patient medical records. The contract will be structured for one base year with four optional renewal periods, emphasizing the urgency and emergency nature of the services, which operate 24/7. Payment will follow a monthly schedule based on service completion. The document specifies stringent compliance standards with regulatory bodies, reporting requirements, and the responsibilities of both the contractors and the VA staff, aiming for quality assurance in autopsy and evaluation services provided to veterans.
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