Questions with Responses.docx

36 KB Posted

Attached to
Q301--Reference Lab Services - BCVAMC & WCBOC PoP 08/01/2026-07/31 Implementing EO 14398 DEI Discrimination.
Solicitation number
36C25026Q0305
Issued by

About this file

Written by GovTribe AI ·

This is a Questions and Responses document providing clarifications to offerors regarding solicitation 36C25026Q0305 for Reference Laboratory Services at Battle Creek VA Medical Center and Wyoming Community Based Outpatient Center (WCBOC). The document addresses seven substantive questions from potential vendors concerning the Price Cost Schedule, including requests for CPT codes, clarification on duplicate test names, acceptable modifications to the pricing template, turnaround time documentation requirements, and details on orderable tests with corresponding CPT codes and reporting analytes. The government's responses consistently direct offerors to review the solicitation and all attachments in their entirety for the requested information, with one response confirming that vendors may add columns to the right side of the Price Cost Sheet for vendor test codes and test descriptions. The document does not provide the specific technical details requested by offerors but serves as an amendment to the original RFQ, confirming that there are no changes to the terms, conditions, or response deadline of May 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM, with submissions required via email to Morgan.Stein@va.gov.

View the file

Other files

File Type Posted
36C25026Q0305 0003.docx DOCX document
REVISED Copy of Price Cost Schedule - BCVAMC and WCBOC.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
36C25026Q0305 0002.docx DOCX document
36C25026Q0305 0001.docx DOCX document
Service Contract Act WD 2015-4835 REV 31 EFF 12.03.2025 Calhoun.pdf PDF
Wage Determination Information - BCVAMC and WCBOC Reference Lab.pdf PDF
Declining Balance Spreadsheet - Reference Labs - BCVAMC and WCBOC.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Price Cost Schedule - BCVAMC and WCBOC.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Purchase Card Procedures for VA and Contractor.pdf PDF
Past Performance Questionnaire - BCVAMC and WCBOC.pdf PDF
36C25026Q0305_1.docx DOCX document
Show all 11

On GovTribe

Work with this file

  • Download the original file
  • Contacts named in this file
  • Similar government files
  • Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Try for free Login

Text version

The file's text, extracted by GovTribe without its formatting.

Questions with Responses

1. Would it be possible to get CPT codes for the Price Cost Schedule of tests, to enable successful crossmatching?

RESPONSE: Please ensure to review the solicitation and all attachments in their entirety for this information.

2. There are duplicate test names and test numbers in the Price Cost Schedule, is that because of the smaller site for the Wyoming Community Based Outpatient Center (WCBOC) utilization being included throughout?

RESPONSE: There are no duplicates; please ensure to review the solicitation and all attachments in their entirety for this information.

3. Can we add columns to the far right of the Price Cost Sheet, for additional information?

RESPONSE: Yes, that would be acceptable.

4. Would it be acceptable to add columns to the right side of the spreadsheet for vendor test codes, test description, etc.

RESPONSE: Yes, that would be acceptable.

5. Solicitation document: Quoter shall Provide - "One Copy of turnaround time statement"

a. Please clarify what this requirement is asking for. Will the turnaround time included in the Price Cost Schedule fulfil this requirement?

RESPONSE: Please ensure to review the solicitation and all attachments in their entirety for this information.

6. Could you please provide if there was a source sought notice RESPONSE: This is not a technical question; you can check SAM or FPDS. Additionally, for informational purposes, a sources sought or RFI notice is/are not mandatory for conducting market research.

7. Price Cost Schedule: Please confirm the initial orderable test of the reflexes listed below and provide information such as CPT Codes, test description, and reporting analytes for all the line items if applicable.

RESPONSE: Please ensure to review the solicitation and all attachments in their entirety for this information.

Instructions: Enter Vendor Name and complete Columns B-G and fill-in the Unit Price for each Ordering Period

Test Description

Ordering Period 1
Ordering Period 2
Ordering Period 3
Ordering Period 4
Ordering Period 5
Aggregate Total
Enter Vendor Name:
Test Code
CPT Code
Billing Code
Turn-Around Time (Days)
In-House or Subcontracted
EST QTY
Unit price (EA)
Total
EST QTY
Unit price (EA)
Total
EST QTY
Unit price (EA)
Total
EST QTY
Unit price (EA)
Total
EST QTY
Unit price (EA)
Total
EST QTY
Total
Venodr Comments

Battle Creek VA Medical Center

12
MO

12.00

BILL TASK Processing fee (Billed)
TASK .PF
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
REFLEX Cytogenetics Grow and Send (price and CPT code vary based on specimen type; possible charges listed below)
Reflex Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
REFLEX CRYOPRESERVATION
Reflex Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
REFLEX Tissue, non-neoplastic Culture Processing Fee
Reflex Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
REFLEX Tissue Subculturing Fee (2 T-25 flasks) (if more than 2 T-25 flasks are required, 0093296 will be billed according to the prices below)
Reflex Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
REFLEX Tissue Subculturing Bill (3 T-25 flasks)
Reflex Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
REFLEX Tissue Subculturing Bill (4 T-25 flasks)
Reflex Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
REFLEX Tissue Subculturing Bill (5 T-25 flasks)
Reflex Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
REFLEX Amniotic Fluid Culture Processing Fee
Reflex Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
REFLEX AMINO/CVS Subculturing Fee (2 T-25 flasks) (if more than 2 T-25 flasks are required, 0093298 will be billed according to the prices below)
Reflex Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
REFLEX Amniotic or CVS Subculturing Bill (3 T-25 flasks)
Reflex Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
REFLEX Amniotic or CVS Subculturing Bill (4 T-25 flasks)
Reflex Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
REFLEX Amniotic or CVS Subculturing Bill (5 T-25 flasks)
Reflex Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
REFLEX Amniotic Fluid Culture Processing Fee
Reflex Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
REFLEX Amniotic Fluid Culture Processing Fee
Reflex Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
REFLEX Tissue, non-neoplastic Culture Processing Fee
Reflex Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
FISH, Family-Specific Variant
3016952
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
REFLEX Cytogenetics Grow and Send (price and CPT code vary based on specimen type; possible charges listed below)
Reflex Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
REFLEX Tissue, non-neoplastic Culture Processing Fee
Reflex Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
REFLEX Cytogenetics Grow and Send (price and CPT code vary based on specimen type; possible charges listed below)
Reflex Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
REFLEX Tissue, non-neoplastic Culture Processing Fee
Reflex Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
BILL TASK Extended incubation fee charged
Billing Task Only
0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
BILL TASK Processing fee (Billed)
TASK .PF
0.00
30
$0.00
30
$0.00
30
$0.00
30
$0.00
150
$0.00
REFLEX Cytogenetics Grow and Send (price and CPT code vary based on specimen type; possible charges listed below)
Reflex Only
0.00
225
$0.00
225
$0.00
225
$0.00
225
$0.00
1125
$0.00
REFLEX CRYOPRESERVATION
Reflex Only
0.00
6
$0.00
6
$0.00
6
$0.00
6
$0.00
30
$0.00
REFLEX Tissue, non-neoplastic Culture Processing Fee
Reflex Only
0.00
150
$0.00
150
$0.00
150
$0.00
150
$0.00
750
$0.00
REFLEX Tissue Subculturing Fee (2 T-25 flasks) (if more than 2 T-25 flasks are required, 0093296 will be billed according to the prices below)
Reflex Only
0.00
10
$0.00
10
$0.00
10
$0.00
10
$0.00
50
$0.00
REFLEX Tissue Subculturing Bill (3 T-25 flasks)
Reflex Only
0.00
6
$0.00
6
$0.00
6
$0.00
6
$0.00
30
$0.00
REFLEX Tissue Subculturing Bill (4 T-25 flasks)
Reflex Only
0.00
6
$0.00
6
$0.00
6
$0.00
6
$0.00
30
$0.00
REFLEX Tissue Subculturing Bill (5 T-25 flasks)
Reflex Only
0.00
30
$0.00
30
$0.00
30
$0.00
30
$0.00
150
$0.00
REFLEX Amniotic Fluid Culture Processing Fee
Reflex Only
0.00
40
$0.00
40
$0.00
40
$0.00
40
$0.00
200
$0.00
REFLEX AMINO/CVS Subculturing Fee (2 T-25 flasks) (if more than 2 T-25 flasks are required, 0093298 will be billed according to the prices below)
Reflex Only
0.00
74
$0.00
74
$0.00
74
$0.00
74
$0.00
370
$0.00
REFLEX Amniotic or CVS Subculturing Bill (3 T-25 flasks)
Reflex Only
0.00
5
$0.00
5
$0.00
5
$0.00
5
$0.00
25
$0.00
REFLEX Amniotic or CVS Subculturing Bill (4 T-25 flasks)
Reflex Only
0.00
10
$0.00
10
$0.00
10
$0.00
10
$0.00
50
$0.00
REFLEX Amniotic or CVS Subculturing Bill (5 T-25 flasks)
Reflex Only
0.00
18
$0.00
18
$0.00
18
$0.00
18
$0.00
90
$0.00
REFLEX Amniotic Fluid Culture Processing Fee
Reflex Only
0.00
6
$0.00
6
$0.00
6
$0.00
6
$0.00
30
$0.00
REFLEX Amniotic Fluid Culture Processing Fee
Reflex Only
0.00
4
$0.00
4
$0.00
4
$0.00
4
$0.00
20
$0.00
REFLEX Tissue, non-neoplastic Culture Processing Fee
Reflex Only
0.00
3
$0.00
3
$0.00
3
$0.00
3
$0.00
15
$0.00
FISH, Family-Specific Variant
3016952
0.00
3
$0.00
3
$0.00
3
$0.00
3
$0.00
15
$0.00
REFLEX Cytogenetics Grow and Send (price and CPT code vary based on specimen type; possible charges listed below)
Reflex Only
0.00
8
$0.00
8
$0.00
8
$0.00
8
$0.00
40
$0.00
REFLEX Tissue, non-neoplastic Culture Processing Fee
Reflex Only
0.00
9
$0.00
9
$0.00
9
$0.00
9
$0.00
45
$0.00
REFLEX Cytogenetics Grow and Send (price and CPT code vary based on specimen type; possible charges listed below)
Reflex Only
0.00
2
$0.00
2
$0.00
2
$0.00
2
$0.00
10
$0.00
REFLEX Tissue, non-neoplastic Culture Processing Fee
Reflex Only
0.00
21
$0.00
21
$0.00
21
$0.00
21
$0.00
105
$0.00
BILL TASK Extended incubation fee charged
Billing Task Only
0.00
3
$0.00
3
$0.00
3
$0.00
3
$0.00
15
$0.00

File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .