Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide histocompatibility and immunogenetics testing services for the George E. Wahlen VAMC. The contractor will be required to provide a range of services, including patient specimen analysis, result interpretation, and consultative services. The contract will be for a period of 5 years, with an estimated total value of $1,800,000. The contractor must be accredited by the College of American Pathologists and the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics, and must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Key points to consider:
• The contractor must provide services in accordance with the standards of the College of American Pathologists and the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics.
• The contractor must be accredited by both CAP and ASHI, as well as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act guidelines.
• The contractor must provide electronic transmission of all completed and/or partial test results to the ordering activity within published turnaround times.
• The contractor must maintain current accreditation and provide a copy of all relevant accreditations and certifications.
• The contractor must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and maintain quality assurance programs that meet federal regulations for laboratory operations.