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Notification of Government Intent to Sole Source, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) Laboratory Proficiency Testing Services, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Pathology and Laboratory, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531

ID: 36C25625Q1367 • Type: Special Notice • Match:  90%
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Description

For specific details regarding this action please refer to the document entitled "S02 FINAL Notification of Intent to Sole Source 36C25625Q1367" which is included within this notice.

Background
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) is part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, which aims to provide high-quality healthcare services to veterans. This contract is intended to award a sole-source, firm fixed price agreement for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) Laboratory Proficiency Testing Services, which are essential for maintaining compliance and quality in laboratory operations across the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has been identified as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling these specialized requirements.

Work Details
The contractor will provide Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) Laboratory Proficiency Testing Services, which include proficiency testing in various laboratory specialties such as Microbiology, Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, Virology, Diagnostic Immunology, Syphilis Serology, General Immunology, Chemistry, Routine Chemistry, Endocrinology, Toxicology, Hematology & Coagulation, Immunohematology, and Cytology.

Each laboratory site within the VHA must have a proficiency testing program that complies with federal regulations including 42 U.S.C. 263a and 42 C.F.R. Part 493. The services provided must ensure that all participating laboratories meet the necessary standards for operation and patient care.

Period of Performance
The expected award date for this contract is on or before October 1st, 2025.

Place of Performance
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS), Pathology and Laboratory Service, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531
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Overview

Agency
VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN-16) [VA - VHA]
Response Deadline
Sept. 9, 2025, 1:00 p.m. EDT Due in 1 Days
Posted
Sept. 3, 2025, 11:41 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
621511 - Medical Laboratories
PSC
Q301 - Reference Laboratory Testing
Place of Performance
Biloxi, MS 39531 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$41.5 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$50,000 - $150,000 (AI estimate)
On 9/3/25 VISN 16: South Central VA Health Care Network issued Special Notice 36C25625Q1367 for Notification of Government Intent to Sole Source, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) Laboratory Proficiency Testing Services, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Pathology and Laboratory, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531 due 9/9/25.
Primary Contact
Name
C. Robert Oravetz, Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531   Profile
Email
christopher.oravetz@va.gov
Phone
None

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00256
Source Organization Code
100186525
Last Updated
Sept. 3, 2025
Last Updated By
christopher.oravetz@va.gov
Archive Date
Sept. 10, 2025