Opportunity
SAM #36C26126Q0684
VA Palo Alto Health Care System Autopsy Services Solicitation
Buyer
VA Network Contracting Office 21
Posted
May 01, 2026
Respond By
May 14, 2026
Identifier
36C26126Q0684
NAICS
621511
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, is seeking accredited Pathology Physician Services to provide comprehensive autopsy services for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21), VA Palo Alto Health Care System - Products/Services Requested: - Accredited autopsy services performed by board-certified Anatomic or Forensic Pathologists - Types of autopsies include: - Gross and microscopic examination with and without brain/central nervous system - Limited, regional autopsies (pleural or peritoneal cavity, or specified organs) - Necropsy (autopsy) limited to specified organs, gross examination only - Administrative fees for Office of Decedent Affairs - Transport services (round-trip to and from Bay Area Mortuary) - Quantities: - Annually, per year (base plus four option years): - 5 autopsies (gross/microscopic, no brain/CNS) - 10 autopsies (gross/microscopic, with brain/CNS) - 5 limited, regional autopsies - 2 necropsies (gross only, specified organs) - 20 administrative fees - 20 transport services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Physicians must be board certified in Anatomic or Forensic Pathology - Services must meet Joint Commission standards - Services are performed offsite for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a professional medical services procurement - Place of Performance: - VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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