SAM #36C26026Q0825_1

Reference Laboratory Testing Services for VA Portland Health Care System

This opportunity seeks a comprehensive reference laboratory testing solution for the VA Portland Health Care System. - Government Buyer: - Veterans Affairs, Department of - 260-Network Contract Office 20 - VA Portland Health Care System - Products/Services Requested: - Full-service reference laboratory testing for specialty and esoteric tests not performed in-house - Specimen testing and interpretation - Provision of testing supplies - Customer service and consultative support - Courier services for specimen transport - System-interfaced laboratory result reporting - Verification of certification for all test results - Requirements: - Laboratory must be able to perform a comprehensive range of referral tests as defined in its reference test manual - All testing must comply with federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation standards - VA facilities will collect and prepare specimens per the laboratory's user manual - All requirements extend to any branches or subcontractors performing reference testing - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Emphasis on regulatory compliance and full-service laboratory capabilities

Description

The VA Portland Healthcare System (VHAPORHCS) Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service Department requires access to specialty and esoteric reference laboratory testing for tests not performed in house. This full-service reference laboratory contract will provide services required for specimen testing, interpretation, testing supplies, customer service, courier services, system interfaced lab result reporting services and verification of certification for test results.  This requirement will ensure accurate and timely test results are made available to healthcare providers which will ensure high quality healthcare is provided to the Veterans at the VA Portland Health Care System.

The Reference Laboratory shall provide in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and ordinances, and in accordance with the specifications outlined for accreditation certification if applicable, patient specimen testing for the specific range of referral testing within their capability. Services shall include the performance of analytical testing as defined by the Laboratory's reference test manual, the reporting of analytical test results and consultative services as required assimilating the full scope of its laboratory operations to Portland VA Laboratory Services. All requirements and provisions defined in the specifications of this Sources Sought will apply to any laboratory, i.e. branch, division, sub-contractor, etc. performing reference testing on behalf of the Reference Laboratory.

 The VA Facilities will be responsible for specimen collection and will provide laboratory specimens prepared according to the Reference Laboratory's laboratory user’s manual, identified, and labeled for testing.

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