Q301-- Genetics Reference Laboratory Testing

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT INQUIRY ONLY The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO 16) is seeking potential sources capable of providing Genetics Reference Laboratory Testing for the Houston Texas VA Medical Center. The proposed NAICS code for this requirement is 621511, with a small business size standard of $41.5M. The attached testing services list provides all the types of tests that will need to be provided. The vendor must be able to complete all of the tests listed. Due to the complexity of the tests listed if the testing results cannot be provided withing 4 weeks notification will need to be made to the station. The Contractor laboratory shall provide and ensure safe, secure, and careful handling of the patient samples and the reporting of results in accordance with established guidelines from the Department of Veterans Affairs Handbook 6500, the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO), guidelines established by VA Laboratory Service or as required to follow the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) during transportation. The contractor must be approved by the College of American Pathologists ( CAP ) and the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments ( CLIA ). The Contractor shall maintain current licenses and certificates and provide copies of such to VA within 30 days of written request. The Contractor shall make sure employees have current and valid professional certifications before starting work under this contract. Technologist, medical technicians, and cytotechnologist shall meet personnel qualifications required by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) '88 Guidelines. Pathologists must have graduated from an approved school of medicine or osteopathy and completed a residency or fellowship in pathology acceptable to the United States Surgeons General and must possess a valid license to practice clinical reference laboratory services from a United States (U.S.) jurisdiction; and shall have provided pathology services for a minimum of 24 months within the past 36 months and pathology consultation services at a minimum of 36 months within the past 48 months. The Contractor shall include names and telephone numbers of technical Directors and Pathologists available for consultation. If your organization can provide all the tests listed, you may indicate your interest in providing these services by providing the following information: Business Name Point of Contact Unique Entity ID (SAM) Capability Statement Socioeconomic Status Please email the above information to andrew.misfeldt@va.gov along with any questions to be addressed. Answers will not be posted. DISCLAIMER: This is a Sources Sought announcement only, which may or may not lead to a future solicitation. This announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes. All information received in response to this announcement that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this announcement. See attached: Sources Sought Prevention Genetics Requested Test List