Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 is seeking sources for Specialized Genetic Laboratory Testing Services with complementary studies that produce evidence to reduce variants of unknown significance (VUS). The contractor shall provide laboratory testing services for patient specimens that the facilities do not have the capacity or capability to perform on-site. The contractor must hold and maintain a certificate of accreditation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and accreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) to perform the services.
• The contractor shall provide tests, in-house, with a 14-21 day Turn-Around-Time (TAT).
• The contractor must provide complementary studies that produce evidence to reduce variants of unknown significance (VUS).
• The laboratory must be able to provide evidence of supporting variant classifications in the final results report sent to clinicians.
• The contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and complete annual Representations and Certifications in SAM prior to any offer.