SAM #36C25626R0027

Transplant Reference Laboratory Testing Services for Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive Transplant Reference Laboratory Testing services for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, TX. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Network Contracting Office 16 (Houston, TX and Ridgeland, MS) - MEDVAMC Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Products/Services Requested: - Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Testing for transplant care and candidacy confirmation - Transplant reference laboratory testing, including histocompatibility and immune evaluation - 24/7 diagnostic and reporting capabilities, daily and stat sample pickup, and expert consultation - Attendance at transplant-related meetings and adherence to MEDVAMC protocols - Compliance with privacy, training, and accreditation requirements (Medicare, CAP, UNOS) - Product Line Items (CPT-coded tests, estimated annual quantities): - ABO (86900): 429 - Rh (86901): 429 - HLA-A, B, C (86813): 429 - HLA-DR, DQ, DP (86817): 429 - Flow PRA (CI, CII) (86828): 3,322 - Antibody Identification (CI) (86832): 2,203 - Antibody Identification (CII) (86833): 1,158 - Flow Cytometry XM (Current) (86825): 130 - Additional specialized and STAT tests, crossmatches, chimerism assays, and storage fees (see full line item list) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide 24/7 testing and reporting - Daily and STAT sample pickup from MEDVAMC - Maintain accreditations with Medicare, CAP, and UNOS - Estimated test volumes range from 1 to over 3,000 annually for specific assays - Indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract structure with firm-fixed pricing - No specific OEMs or laboratory vendors are named in the solicitation; the opportunity is open to qualified clinical laboratories with required accreditations.

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