Q515--ANATOMICAL AUTOPSY SERVICES- NOLA

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 awarded contract 36C25626D0052 to the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans for anatomical autopsy services at the New Orleans VA Medical Center. The award, dated April 14, 2026, is valued at 21,000.00 with a performance period of 12 months from the date of award. The scope of work includes providing accredited pathology physician services to perform full or partial autopsies, including gross and microscopic samplings, photography, neuropathology, and toxicology, as well as the transportation of cadavers from the VAMC to the contractor facility. Contractor performance is governed by a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan that mandates strict compliance with standards from the College of American Pathologists, the National Association of Medical Examiners, and The Joint Commission. Key performance metrics include a 100 percent compliance rate for board-certified staffing and HIPAA privacy regulations, with specific turnaround times for preliminary autopsy reports within 24 hours and final reports within 30 days. Payments are processed electronically via the VA Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment system. The contract incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses, including requirements for medical liability insurance, non-discrimination in service delivery, and strict physician competency verification.