Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) is conducting a market survey for Molecular Thyroid Testing at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. The testing must be able to identify mutation thyroid samples, Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA), Cytology slide smears, FNA Cell Block, Resected Tissue (tumors), and any other acceptable sample types. The contractor must also provide all necessary shipping supplies and perform molecular testing on tissue obtained through fine needle aspiration.
Key requirements include:
• Ability to test for mutation thyroid samples
• Ability to perform molecular testing on tissue obtained through fine needle aspiration
• Provision of all necessary shipping supplies
• Compliance with 42 CFR Part 72, 49 CFR Parts 171 and 173, and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
• Ability to report results within 14 days of specimen receipt