Q515--New 5 year BPA Heart and Kidney Biopsy Transplant Rejection Test Services and Reporting Per Statement of Work
ID: 36C25926Q0162Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- PATHOLOGY (Q515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/02023ad849694f50a2c97d2b68eb79a6/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotes for a new five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Heart and Kidney Transplant Rejection Test Services and Reporting at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center. The awarded contractor will provide comprehensive laboratory testing, analysis, and reporting services, including the use of the Molecular Microscope Diagnostic System (MMDx) to assess organ rejection in veteran patients, with specific turnaround times for test results. This procurement is critical for ensuring timely and accurate monitoring of transplant rejection, which is vital for patient care and outcomes. Interested parties must submit their quotes by January 23, 2026, at 16:00 Mountain Time, and direct any questions to Contracting Officer Lindsey Zwaagstra at Lindsey.Zwaagstra@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lindsey ZwaagstraContracting Officer
    (303) 712-5733
    Lindsey.Zwaagstra@va.gov
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    36C25926Q0162.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for a new five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Heart and Kidney Transplant Rejection Test Services and Reporting for the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center. The solicitation number is 36C25926Q0162, with a response deadline of January 23, 2026, at 16:00 MOUNTAIN TIME. The NAICS code is 621511 (Medical Laboratories). The contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement, awarded on an "All or Nothing Basis." Quotes must include technical capability (addressing SOW requirements, turnaround times, TCMR and ABMR testing, and reporting methods), price, and past performance. Evaluation factors prioritize technical capability, then price, and finally past performance. All questions are due by January 9, 2026.
    SOW Transplant Rejection Testing and Reporting.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Salt Lake City VA Medical Center (VAMCSLC), requires heart and kidney transplant rejection testing and reporting services. The awarded contractor will provide post-transplant Molecular Microscope Diagnostic System (MMDx) Expression tests to assess organ rejection in veteran patients. Services include laboratory testing, analysis, result interpretation, and consultative support, performed entirely on the contractor’s premises in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, including CLIA requirements. The contractor must provide individual patient-chartable test reports and necessary supplies. Heart transplant rejection test results must be available within 48-72 hours, and kidney transplant rejection test results within 24-48 hours, both assessing rejection likelihood and injury probability scores. Mandatory requirements include CAP and CLIA accreditation, HIPAA compliance, quality assurance programs, and immediate notification of any malpractice investigations or license suspensions. The contractor is responsible for maintaining current accreditations, adhering to defined testing methodologies, and providing encrypted electronic test reports with specific patient and test information. Specimen retention must follow regulatory guidelines. This is a non-personal services contract, with the government retaining oversight of services but not medical aspects. All contractors and personnel must comply with VA information security and privacy regulations, including background checks, mandatory training, and strict incident reporting. The contract term is five one-year ordering periods.
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