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6550--Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Survey Linearity and Calibration Kits - Washington DC VA Medical Center

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36C24523Q0301Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 5 plans to negotiate a sole source Firm Fixed-Price contract with The College of American Pathologists (CAP) to supply Survey Linearity and Calibration Kits for the Washington DC VA Medical Center. These kits are essential for proficiency testing and maintaining compliance with accreditation requirements, specifically supporting the Pathology and Laboratory Service in accordance with CLIA regulations and VHA directives. CAP is identified as the sole source provider capable of delivering the complete test menu necessary to meet the VA's needs, based on thorough market research and CAP’s recognized status as an accrediting agency. This contract, categorized under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services, seeks to ensure ongoing compliance with VHA Handbook 1106.01. Interested parties other than CAP may express their interest by submitting a capabilities statement by February 6, 2023, providing detailed evidence of their ability to meet the contract requirements. However, the government retains full discretion to proceed with or without competition based on responses received. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to qualify, and submissions must be clear, detailed, and submitted to the designated Contract Specialist, Johao Stewart. Verbal submissions will not be accepted, and all documentation will remain with the government.

General Info

VA plans sole source fixed-price contract with CAP for Survey Linearity Kits, ensuring CLIA compliance.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

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36C24523Q0301 - Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Survey Linearity and Calibration Kits

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PostedFeb 3

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

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OfficeLINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

Office AddressLINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

Contacts

Johao StewartContract Specialist

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Full Description

Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 5 (NCO 5) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with The College of American Pathologists, utilizing an open market procurement tool for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The purpose for this FFP contract is to provide Survey Linearity and Calibration Kits to meet proficiency testing needs for the Washington DC VA Medical Center. The equipment is required to keep the Washington DC VA Medical Center Pathology and Laboratory Service in compliance with accreditation requirements. The NAICS code for this contract action 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services (SBA Size Standard: $16.5 Million). The Product Service Code for this action is 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets. Based on market research, The Department of Veterans Affairs has deemed that The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is an accrediting agency and their calibration verification kits are recognized as sufficient for continued accreditation. CAP meets the need for CLIA compliance and other directives mandated by VHA Handbook 1106.01 - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (PALMS) Procedures. CAP is the sole source that offers the complete test menu to meet the VA s need. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; Interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement no later than Monday, February 6, 2023 at 12:00 pm ET. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required equipment. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement 36C24523Q0301 Notice of Intent to Sole Source. If by February 6, 2023 no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Dept of VA shall negotiate solely with The College of American Pathologists. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Contract Specialist, Johao Stewart by email at contact@example.gov. The capability documentation should include general information and specific technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements, including proof of training and certification for performing service support requested for the requirement.