Q515--Pathology Consult Services (Amarillo VAHCS)

This solicitation seeks proposals to provide pathology consultation services to the Amarillo Veterans Affairs Health Care System located in Amarillo, Texas. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking a contractor to provide 1.7 full-time equivalent pathologist services including surgical pathology, cytology, bone marrow exams, and on-call coverage. The base period of performance is one year with four one-year options. Proposals are due by November 9, 2023 and the contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis.

There is no set-aside designation. The NAICS code is 541711 and PSC code is R499. Estimated annual expenditures range from $25,000 to $3,000,000 over the five-year ordering period. The contractor must finalize routine surgical pathology cases within three days for 95% of cases and provide additional coverage on 50 days per year. Performance will take place at the contractor's off-site facility and involve the transport of samples to and from the VA hospital via courier service.