Indianapolis Reference Laboratory Testing   4

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking to procure Reference Laboratory Testing Services. This contract aims to support the VA's mission of providing high-quality healthcare to veterans by ensuring timely and accurate laboratory testing for patients enrolled in participating facilities.

The contract will be structured as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) agreement, allowing for flexibility in service delivery over a specified period.

Work Details
The contractor will provide comprehensive reference laboratory testing services, which include:
- Specimen preparation and storage
- Transportation of clinical laboratory specimens
- Microbiology cultures and stocks
- Performance of analytical testing
- Reporting of analytical test results
- Consultative services and required reports.

The contractor must supply all necessary materials for specimen collection, testing, transport, and packaging. Services must include on-site processing personnel, courier services for specimen transport seven days a week, and a secured web-based portal system for data interchange with the VA's electronic health record system.

Additionally, the contractor is responsible for providing monthly reports detailing tests ordered, unsatisfactory specimens, tests performed, and pricing information per account number for each participating site. The contractor must ensure compliance with all licensing and accreditation requirements as stipulated by relevant authorities.

Period of Performance
The contract will have a base year with four one-year option periods that may be exercised at the discretion of the government.

Place of Performance
The primary location for performance will be at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center located at 1481 W. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202.