Pathology Testing

Notice of Intent for Sole Source

The Regional Health Contracting Office - Pacific for Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC), Hawaii intends to award a non-personal service Blanket Purchase Agreement for Pathology Testing Services for Bassett Army Community Hospital, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Specimens for testing include but not limited to: blood, serum, urine, tissue, feces, mucosal, body fluids and spinal fluids. Turnaround time requirements for patient care and patient safety of 24-48 hours is required to meet College of Pathologist (CAP) and Joint Commission. For Clinical Pathology specimens, those specimens that are ordered as STAT need to have a turn-around-time of 1 hour. Breast Tissue-Must be processed within 48 hours - cancer test - If not processed with in time frame test cannot be performed and cancer will not be detected; Fresh or Frozen Tissue Specimens-No Pathologist in facility to process; Cultures attached to Tissue-must be processed within 48 hours and in same facility. All specimens processing and testing shall be completed in accordance with current Joint Commission and College of American Pathologists regulations

The proposed acquisition is intended as a sole source to Pathology Consultants Inc. Pathology Consultant Inc. is the only source capable of meeting the 1 hour turnaround time for STAT ordered Clinical Pathology specimens.

This notice is neither a request for quotes nor a solicitation of offers; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The NAICS code of this procurement is 621511 and the size standard is $32.5M.

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