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VA Palo Alto Autopsy Services
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The contract for VA Palo Alto Autopsy Services solicits forensic pathology services to be performed at a contractor-owned facility within 50 miles of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, with performance commencing June 1, 2026, and extending through a five-year period encompassing one base year and four optional renewal years. The work requires the conduct of multiple types of autopsies including gross and microscopic examinations with and without central nervous system analysis, limited regional autopsies, necropsies, and administrative support services, all governed by a detailed Performance Work Statement. Critical performance metrics mandate 90% compliance in issuing preliminary reports within three business days and final reports within 60 business days, with zero tolerated HIPAA violations and strict adherence to board certification and licensure requirements for all pathologists. Personnel must undergo vetting under VAAR 852.204-72, hold PIV cards for access to VA systems, comply with E-Verify requirements, and disclose all potential organizational conflicts of interest throughout performance. Proposals are evaluated using a trade-off approach based on four factors: experience and staffing qualifications of proposed pathologists, relevant past performance within the last five years, SDVOSB/VOSB status with credit awarded for qualifying entities or subcontractors, and overall price competitiveness. Pricing is fixed for each line item across all contract years but remains unpopulated, leaving the total contract value unspecified. Submission requirements specify a four-volume electronic proposal in PDF or Microsoft Office format, with a total email size limit of 5 MB, submitted by May 21, 2026, via email to the contracting officer. All contractors must adhere to stringent data protection standards under FAR 52.240-93, maintain medical records in compliance with VHA Directive 1106.01—including retention of glass slides for 25 years—and invoice electronically through the Tungsten Network, with payments processed via EFT by the VA Financial Service Center. No set-aside is utilized; however, subcontracting restrictions are enforced via VAAR 852.219-75, and contractors must certify compliance with all applicable federal ethics and procurement regulations.
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Contract Value
$51,660NAICS
Place of Performance
Palo Alto, CA, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Reference the Performance Work Statement
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