Department of Veterans Affairs, Chief, A&MMS (90C), 1055 Clermont St, Denver, CO 80220

Q -- REFERENCE LABORATORY SERVICES DUE 012800 POC David L. Herndon, Contracting Officer, (303) 393-2858 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, david.herndon@med.va.gov. The Network Acquisition Service Center,(NASC-90),located at VAMC Denver, Colorado is performing a market research for contractors providing reference laboratory services. Of interest is the ability to provide consolidated services for VA Medical facilities located in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. Respondents should illustrate methodology for; (1) Pick-up and transportation of specimens, pre-analytic processing as defined in its laboratory manual: analysis, reporting analytic results, interpretation. (2) Issue and restocking pre-analytic processing supplies (printer paper, requisition forms, specimen containers/ special transport media, dry ice, etc.. (3) Courier services -- any diversified services other than just specimen pick-up. (4) Reports structure, routine, Stat, etc.. (5) Methodology/Bench Mark Referencing & test verification procedures. (6) Telecommunications (electronic capability for reports, customer generated work,etc.). (7) Licensing and accreditation. (8) Phebotomy services offered (locations). (9) Proficiency Testing. (10) Quality Control. (11) Contractor Service Centers (laboratories, if more than one). (12) Past perfomance in providing these services to either Government or civilian sources ( 5 years documented preferred). Provide established unit costs per tests offered (Current catalog pricing preferred). THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. No solicitation will be issued as a result of this announcement. As a part of this NASC Business Review, interested respondents should submit their Business package to this office by the close of business, Friday, January 28, 2000. Posted 01/12/00 (W-SN415263). (0012)

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