Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking potential sources to provide reference laboratory anatomical pathology services for the Montana Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The services include specimen preparation, testing, consultation, and reporting. The contractor will be required to maintain compliance with standard industry practices, FDA-approved methods, and regulations such as CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, OSHA, and CDC. The period of performance is from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2031, with a base period of one year and four option years.
Some key points about this opportunity include:
• The contractor shall provide all services necessary to perform reference laboratory anatomical pathology services.
• The contractor shall process, fix, embed, stain, cut, and coverslip specimens, perform pathological analyses, and report findings within two business days of receipt.
• The contractor shall maintain specimen integrity through proper storage and handling and return all anatomic pathology materials to the medical center within two days after processing or final diagnosis.
• The contractor shall comply with regulations such as CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, OSHA, and CDC.
• The period of performance is from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2031.