Q301--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Reference Laboratory Specialized Testing

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Mayo Clinic Laboratories for reference laboratory specialized testing services. The contractor will provide testing services for various tests, including molecular detection, cell binding assays, and immunofluorescence titer assays. The services will be provided for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, in Little Rock, Arkansas. The contract will be for a base year plus four option years. • The contractor must be certified by the College of American Pathologist (CAP) and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JHACO). • The contractor must provide high-quality, specialized testing services to support diagnostics and patient care needs. • The contractor must comply with regulatory and accreditation standards. • The contractor will provide testing services for various tests, including molecular detection, cell binding assays, and immunofluorescence titer assays.