Phlebotomy Services at Saint Thomas VA Center, to include: Urine sample collection, drawing blood, identifying patient with full name and full social security number, following JCAHO patient safety goa

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

For

ST. Thomas, VI. Phlebotomy Services





1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items and services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation (VA248-15-Q-2166) is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This notice and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). All responsible sources may submit a proposal.



2. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 622110 - General Medical and Surgical Hospital. Offerors must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov, in order to be considered for award.



3. FAR Clauses 52.212-4 through 52.212-5 apply to this procurement. For the exact text and wording of clauses and provisions please see http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The Government contemplates an award of a Firm Fixed Priced purchase order contract resulting from this solicitation.



4. Description of services: NCA 8 SAO EAST, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, San Juan, Puerto Rico intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) This action is for the procurement of services to provide Phlebotomy Services for the: San Juan VA Medical Center, OPA 1G-100, 10 Casia Street, Rio Piedras, PR, The Contractor shall provide Phlebotomy Services to the VA Caribbean Healthcare System, Pathology and Laboratory Service in St. Thomas, VI..



Service must include: urine sample collection, drawing blood, identifying the patient with full social security number and full name (following JC Patient Safety Goals), centrifuging samples and preparing specimens for transportation to San Juan VA Medical Center Laboratory. Packaging of specimens must follow IATA regulations. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code number 622110 and Size Standard are 38.5 Million. This is a competitive Request for Quote (RFQ) Award will be made to a responsible offeror on the basis of the lowest price for services requested.



This combined synopsis & solicitation notice is a request for competitive quotations. Therefore, all capability statements or quotations received prior to the RFQ close date will be considered by the FCC.



5. The Government will award a single purchase order contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best value in terms of lowest price.



6. Submit the following documents in response to this RFQ:



a. Solicitation (See attached document)







7. Offers are due on October 22, 2015 9:00 AM . All questions/inquiries must be submitted to the contract officer via electronic mail (e-mail) not later than 3:00 PM EST on Octpber 21, 2015. Inquiries submitted via telephone calls or FAX will not be accepted. Submit offers or any questions to the attention of Hector L. Lopez Burgos via email to: hector.lopez-burgos@va.gov. Offerors who fail to complete and submit the requirements above may be considered non-responsive.