Q301--Renal Diagnostic Testing-Tucson

Closed Solicitation Posted

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Solicitation number
36C26224Q0118
Agency
Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
621511 Medical Laboratories
PSC
Q301 Reference Laboratory Testing
Place of performance
Tucson VA Heathcare System Tucson, Arizona 85723, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

This solicitation seeks offers for urgent anatomic pathology laboratory services to process renal biopsy specimens and report test results for the Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in Tucson, Arizona. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office is procuring these reference laboratory testing and diagnostic services. Offerors must demonstrate the ability to transport specimens daily using an established courier, perform various clinical pathology tests within mandated timeframes, and provide consultation services as outlined in the statement of work. Proposals are due by November 7, 2023 at 7:00 AM Pacific Time and will be evaluated based on technical qualifications, past performance, and price.

There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The NAICS code is 621511 for medical laboratories with a size standard of $41.5 million. The statement of work estimates specimen quantities from the past year performed by the incumbent contractor. Services will be performed at 3601 S 6th Ave #127, Tucson, AZ 85723 for an initial base year and four optional one-year extensions. The contract is a firm-fixed-price award not to exceed $10 million annually based on the requirement to process approximately 200 renal biopsy cases per year along with associated special staining and consultation services.

Notice text

2 versions

Update #2 · Latest ·

The amendment to solicitation shall

Correct the notice ID to 36C26224Q0118.

Answer interested vendor s questions and post VA s responses below:

Please confirm the solicitation # associated with this RFQ, as there are three solicitation numbers listed in the document labeled S02_RFQ_Urgent_Renal_Diagnostic_36C26224Q0118. (36C26224Q0118 is provided on page 1, 36C26224Q0102 is provided under provision 52.212-1; item vii; paragraph one, and 36C26224Q0054 is listed in the same section, paragraph two).

VA s response: Refer to i. Correct solicitation/notice ID is 36C26224Q0118.

The RFP is for Urgent Anatomic Pathology Lab Services, please describe in detail what is meant by Urgent and what the expectations would be for the vendor.

VA s response: Daily local courier pickup, or Priority Overnight FedEx / UPS labels with Mon Sat delivery to vendor, so that the specimen is in their lab, ready to begin testing,  the day after collection. Time requirements for reporting are given in Section 7., C. Testing Results

CPT 88312 is a part of a Standard Renal Panel, but is not listed on attachment A, can this CPT# be added to the spreadsheet?Â

VA s response: CPT codes included in Attachment A are based on the testing performed and invoiced in one year by the laboratory currently used by SAVAHCS for renal biopsy testing of a total of 33 cases. It is not intended to limit another laboratory s renal panel to these CPT codes/tests. Another vendor may utilize different / additional tests based on those determined to be necessary by their own nephropathologist(s). Â

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Response are due no later than Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 7:00 AM Pacific Time.

Update #1 ·

RFQ for reference Lab Testing

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
36C26224Q0118 0001_1.docx DOCX document
S02 - RFQ_Attachment A_renal_36C26224Q0118.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
S02- RFQ- Renal Biopsy SOW Attachment B_36C26224Q0118.pdf PDF
36C26224Q0118_1.docx DOCX document
S02 - RFQ - Urgent Renal Diagnostic_36C26224Q0118.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notices posted for this opportunity, newest first
Notice Type Posted
Q301--Renal Diagnostic Testing-Tucson Award Award Notice
Q301--Renal Diagnostic Testing-Tucson This notice · Latest solicitation Solicitation

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