H165--CAP LINEARITY SURVEY
ID: 36C24525Q0209Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

QUALITY CONTROL- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (H165)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/05dc4aa4614640858691f0d197640755/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified contractors to provide a linearity and calibration verification program for the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. This initiative aims to enhance the reliability of laboratory testing and ensure compliance with accreditation requirements under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA). The contractor will be responsible for supplying specimen kits, establishing a shipment calendar, and providing formal evaluation reports, as well as facilitating continuing education programs for pathologists. The anticipated contract is a one-year Firm Fixed Price agreement set to commence on March 1, 2025, with responses due by January 8, 2025. Interested parties should submit their capability statements and company information to Charles Willis at charles.willis@va.gov.

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    Charles WillisContract Specialist
    (202) 745-8408
    charles.willis@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a Sources Sought Notice for a contract regarding a linearity and calibration verification program for their Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. This request aims to enhance the laboratory's testing reliability and fulfill accreditation requirements under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA). The anticipated contract, with a start date of March 1, 2025, is projected to be a one-year Firm Fixed Price agreement. Respondents must provide a capability statement, company information, and general pricing related to the services described, with responses due by January 8, 2025. Key requirements include providing specimen kits for testing, a shipment calendar, and formal evaluation reports for submitted tests. Additionally, the contractor must facilitate continuing education for pathologists. This RFI is intended for information and planning only, with no obligation for future solicitations, and will not compensate for response costs.
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