Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide specialized and routine laboratory testing and blood irradiation services to the Manchester VA Medical Center. The contractor will be required to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and supplies to perform the services, which will be provided on an as-needed basis. The contractor must be located within 2.5 miles of the Manchester VA Medical Center and must be able to provide irradiated blood products when not available through the American Red Cross. The contract will be for a period of five years, and the contractor will be required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to HIPAA and patient confidentiality. Some of the key services that will be required include:
* STAT lab testing services (off-site) for select cases
* Select other lab testing services
* Supplying irradiated blood products when not available through the American Red Cross
* Providing a report of analytical test results and consultative services as required
* Maintaining a quality control program to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results
* Complying with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to HIPAA and patient confidentiality.