Reference Laboratory Testing for Spokane VA Medical Center
ID: 36C26025Q101Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/32a9ae5208124604b491b959c0257c69/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide reference laboratory testing services for the Spokane VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to identify contractors capable of fulfilling laboratory service requirements over a potential five-year contract period, which includes a one-year base period and four additional one-year options. These services are crucial for ensuring the timely and accurate analysis of clinical results, thereby supporting the healthcare needs of veterans in the Spokane area. Interested parties must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by February 14, 2025, at 17:00 Pacific Time, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Eric Lingenfelter at ERIC.LINGENFELTER@VA.GOV or by phone at 360-852-9891.

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    ERIC LINGENFELTER
    (360) 852-9891
    ERIC.LINGENFELTER@VA.GOV
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    36C26025Q0101 Contract Opportunities.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice serves as a preliminary solicitation for Reference Laboratory Testing services at the Spokane VA Medical Center for a contract period of five years, from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2030. The Contracting Office, located in Vancouver, WA, is issuing this notice under the reference number 36C26025Q0101, with responses due by February 14, 2025, at 17:00 Pacific Time. This procurement is categorized under product service code Q301 and NAICS code 621511, and it is not set-aside for any specific group. Eric Lingenfelter, serving as the Contract Specialist, can be contacted at the provided email for inquiries. This notice aims to identify potential vendors capable of fulfilling the laboratory testing requirements for the Department of Veterans Affairs, thereby facilitating the acquisition process and ensuring service availability for veterans in Spokane, WA.
    36C26025Q0101 OPPORTUNITIES-DESCRIPTION.docx
    The Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, WA, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather market research for reference laboratory testing services. This notice serves as a preliminary step, emphasizing that it is not a solicitation but a request for information. The center aims to identify contractors capable of fulfilling service requirements outlined in a Statement of Work (SOW) over a potential five-year contract term, including a one-year base period and four additional one-year periods. Interested contractors must respond by February 14, 2025, and provide relevant company details, including size, certification status, and previous contract experience. Key compliance requirements include laboratory accreditation, experience in laboratory services for three years, and compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988. Contractors are also required to furnish information about subcontractors, if applicable, including their credentials and scope of work. The NAICS code associated with this contract is 621511, with a size standard of $41.5 million. This process illustrates the VA's commitment to ensuring qualified vendors are identified to support the healthcare needs of veterans effectively.
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