36C25025Q0230 0001 Amendment Indy Reference Lab Solicitation.docx

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Q301--Indianapolis Reference Laboratory Testing Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
36C25025Q0230
Issued by
Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10

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This document is an Amendment to Solicitation for Reference Laboratory Testing Services at the Indianapolis VA Medical Center. The solicitation (36C25025Q0230) seeks a contractor to provide laboratory testing services, with a planned contract start date of 07/01/2025. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office in Ann Arbor, Michigan is administering the procurement, with a proposal submission deadline of 03/13/2025 at 10:00 AM ET.

The amendment includes critical details such as a Q&A section addressing contractor questions about the solicitation, an updated Price Schedule with panel breakdowns, a Past Performance Questionnaire, and a Declining Balance Spreadsheet. Key technical requirements include establishing a bidirectional LEDI interface with VISTA and being approved to interface with Oracle EHR (Cerner). Offerors are required to provide their own CPT codes for listed tests and demonstrate capability to meet a 6-month startup performance timeline. The solicitation allows flexibility in proposal submission, with some previously submitted documents remaining acceptable if completed within certain parameters.

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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7.

ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF

PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF

CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF

SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 03-10-2025 583-25-2-057-0002 None 35C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive Lobby M, Suite 2200 Ann Arbor MI 48105 Y Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive Lobby M, Suite 2200 Ann Arbor MI 48105 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25025Q0230 02-26-2025

X X X See CONTINUATION Page 583-3650160-057-822300-2560-010022354 X one (1) The purpose of this Amendment is to answer additional questions received by offerors regarding the referenced solicitation. The closing date of 3/13/2025 10:00AM ET will not be extended.

See attached documents:

Price Schedule with Panel Breakdown Past Performance Questionnaire Attachment 1 - Declining Balance Spreadsheet (Not required in solicitation submission)

Kristina L. Peart Contracting Officer Q&A - Solicitation 36C25025Q0230 Indy Reference Laboratory Testing Question 1: What is the anticipated start date for this contract?

Answer 1: 07/1/2025 Question 2: If awarded the contract, which computer system will we need to be interfaced with VistA or Cerner?

Answer 2: VISTA is the LEDI interface referred to in Section E.14 Evaluation – Instructions To Quoters, Startup Time: The Government will evaluate the quoter’s narrative and timeline for startup to determine its ability to reasonably and effectively, meet the 6 month start of performance, quality of training support, conversion plan, and test build information. The Government will also verify the quoter has an established bidirectional LEDI interface (or proof that it will be completed within 3 months of contract award and that quoter is approved to be interfaced with Oracle EHR (Cerner) and that it is already built at the enterprise level.

Question 3: Can we add columns to the Price Schedule for additional information, such as Quoters test code, test name, comments, etc.?

Answer 3: Please see attached updated Price Schedule and Panel Breakdown that includes sections for Quoters to enter test codes, comments, etc. for each test. You may add a column in order to provide the required information. *Note: The previously attached Price Schedule, if completed prior to this amendment will be acceptable.

Question 4: How should we provide past performance information in our proposal?

Answer 4: See attached Past Performance Questionnaire. *Note: A Past Performance Questionnaire, that has been completed within the past 90 days will also be acceptable. It must be the same document.

Question 5: PWS, section C,g,iii,2 (p. 13), it states Contractor shall provide a monthly listing of any tests listed in Attachment 1 that… However, there is no Attachment 1 with the solicitation package. Please confirm that the Excel file “Price Schedule” is considered Attachment 1.

Answer 5: See attached Attachment 1 – Declining Balance Spreadsheet. This spreadsheet is an example and will be used once services begin; it is not a required document in response to this solicitation.

Question 6: In consideration of the above questions and complexity of the solicitation, we respectfully ask for a 2-week extension to the solicitation due date. This will allow Quoters enough time to adequately cross match each test and prepare a comprehensive proposal.

Answer 6: Due to time constraints, we are unable to extend the closing date. However, exceptions have been made for the above Questions 3 and 4.

Question 7: Are you able to obtain the complete list of testing that is done at the Indianapolis VAMC?

Answer 7: All tests are listed in the Price Schedule. See the attached updated Price Schedule.

Question 8: Can you provide the CPT codes for the tests listed on the price list for this solicitation?

Answer 8: The CPT codes are to be provided by the Offeror for each test listed on the Price Schedule.

See attached document: Price Schedule and Panel Breakdown.

See attached document: Past Performance Questionnaire.

See attached document: Attachment 1 - Declining Balance Spreadsheet.

Solicitation Amendment 36C25025Q0230 – Q&A Indy Reference Laboratory Testing

See attached document: Price Schedule - Indy Reference Lab .

See attached document: Past Performance Questionnaire.

See attached document: Attachment 1 - Declining Balance Spreadsheet.

Solicitation Amendment 36C25025Q0230 – Q&A Indy Reference Laboratory Testing

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