Q301--FY 25 Alpha1 Anti-Trypsin Testing Follow On Contract, Re-Submission l KCVA (VA-24-00068879) 36C25522A0002
ID: 36C25524Q0640Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/543c5ddced974ee788cff835f2d20fb0/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified small businesses to provide Alpha 1 Anti-Trypsin Testing services for the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The procurement involves a firm fixed-price contract with a base year and four option years, focusing on comprehensive services such as specimen storage, transportation, analytical testing, and reporting, all aimed at improving early diagnosis of AAT deficiency among veterans. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to enhancing patient care through specialized testing while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Lisa A. Buchanan at lisa.buchanan1@va.gov, with responses to the solicitation due by October 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM Central Time.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lisa A BuchananContract Specialist
    Lisa.Buchanan1@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25524Q0640_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to issue a solicitation for Alpha 1 Anti-Trypsin Testing services for the Kansas City VA Medical Center (VAMC). This presolicitation notice indicates that a contract will be awarded for a firm fixed price with a base year and four option years, specifically designated for small businesses based on market analysis. The solicitation details will be released on SAM.gov. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Lisa A. Buchanan via email at lisa.buchanan1@va.gov. The deadline for response to the solicitation is set for October 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM Central Time. This process underscores the VA’s commitment to engaging small businesses in fulfilling their service needs while ensuring transparency in federal contracting procedures.
    36C25524Q0640.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) Testing services at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. This procurement establishes a firm fixed-price contract, scheduled from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, and set aside exclusively for small businesses. The contractor will provide comprehensive services, including specimen storage, transportation, analytical testing, and reporting. The RFP specifies quality requirements, licensing, certifications, and the contractor's obligations regarding specimen management, reporting of results, and compliance with safety standards. The contract consists of a base year with options for four additional years, emphasizing the contractor's accountability in service quality through monitoring and oversight by the VA. The performance work statement mandates adherence to specified methodologies for testing, including the use of multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction technology. Additionally, the contractor must ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain communication with the contracting officer regarding any issues. This procurement aims to improve early diagnosis of AAT deficiency, contributing significantly to patient care for veterans requiring this specialized testing.
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