Q301--Renal Transplant and Routine Biopsy (VA-25-00076660) 36C24225Q0732
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AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Renal transplant services and routine renal tissue biopsy processing are required, including special stains, immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy, and analysis/diagnosis by a renal pathologist for both routine and post-transplant biopsies. The work involves handling fresh renal tissue from procedures that may be routine or transplant-related, with slides prepared for light microscopy, IHC, and EM. The estimated annual volume is about 50 biopsies. If tissue arrives before noon, a preliminary analysis/report must be provided the same day (by 6:00 PM); after-hours or weekend tissue should have a preliminary report as soon as possible, but no later than the following day. The contract is planned as firm-fixed-price with a base period and four 1-year options, and the government is seeking capability statements from all socioeconomic groups to determine market availability.
A Special Notice introduces a potential shift in procurement strategy, requesting an Expression of Interest and a Technical Capability Statement to review the attached SOW and determine viability for a sole-source procurement. Respondents must review the stated documents and complete the Intent to Sole Source process to demonstrate viability. This notice references accompanying SOW and related procurement documents, and notes that awards have been recorded but with zero amounts, indicating no contract has been executed at this time.
RFQ number: 36C24225Q0732 Page 5 of 5 Page 1 of DESCRIPTION: This is not a solicitation. This is a request for information in order to conduct market research regarding the availability of ALL Socioeconomic Groups for Small Business and Large Businesses that can provide Renal Transplant and Routine Biopsy services. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. KEY PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS The Department of Veteran Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2, and the James J.. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx NY, anticipate the award of a firm fixed price contract approximately September 1, 2025, for the service indicated above. Background: James J. Peters VA Medical Center requires Renal Transplant Services and Routine Renal Tissue Biopsies processing for special stains, Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Electron Microscopy (EM), and analysis and diagnosis by a Renal Pathologist. This service is required for routine and transplant patients management. The pathology is to be performed on Renal Tissue Biopsies Pre- and Post- Transplant. Scope of Work (Overview): The Contractor must provide the services required under this Statement of Work on the day/time the Renal Biopsy Tissue is received. The annual number of Renal Biopsies is estimated on previous years. The estimated annual number of renal biopsies to be sent for processing and analysis is 50. The fresh Renal Tissue obtained surgically from a routine procedure or Renal Transplant recipient, must be picked up at the JJP VAMC by the courier service. The Renal Biopsy Tissue from routine or transplant recipient must be processed, and slides must be made and stained for Light Microscopy, Immunohistochemistry, and Electron Microscopy. When renal tissue is received before 12:00 PM, the Contractor must provide a preliminary analysis (report) on the same day, no later than 6:00 PM that day. Renal tissue received on Saturday, or after hours (emergency), the Contractor must provide a preliminary analysis (report) as soon as possible, but no later than the following day. Performance Period: Base plus four 1 year options. The appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 621511 Medical Laboratories with a size standard of $41.5. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Only firms interested and capable should send their information and capability statement. Please submit your response in accordance with the following instructions: Detail your firm s capability to deliver the described Renal Transplant and Routine Biopsy services, ensuring you include responses to all Specific Response Items listed in the section below. Submit your response via email to Veronica Baldwin, Contracting Officer at Veronica.Baldwin1@va.gov by July 10, 2025. Telephone or facsimile responses will not be accepted or responded to. Reference RFQ number 36C24225Q0732 with your response. No marketing materials are allowed as part of this request. The Government will not review any other information or attachments included in your submission that fall under this category. SPECIFIC RESPONSE ITEMS: Responses to this notice must include all of the following information in order to receive consideration: Provide general information about your company: Company Name Company Address EUI Number Company Point of Contact (POC) Company POC Phone Number Company POC Email Company Website How long has your company been providing Renal Transplant and Routine Biopsy services? Identify your company s small business size standard. Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Does your company have the capabilities to provide Renal Transplant and Routine Biopsy services? Demonstrate your capabilities by providing past performance information on contracts similar in size and scope to this requirement. Contract Number Government Agency Description of Contract Requirement Any Additional Information That Demonstrates Company Capabilities
From Sources Sought posted on Jun 26, 2025Special Notice Special Notice Page 3 of 3 Special Notice *= Required Field Special Notice Page 1 of 3 James J. Peters (JJP) VA Medical Center requires Renal Transplant Services and Routine Renal Tissue Biopsies processing for special stains, Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Electron Microscopy (EM), and analysis and diagnosis by a Renal Pathologist. This service is required for routine and transplant patients management. The pathology is to be performed on Renal Tissue Biopsies Pre- and Post- Transplant. Expression of Interest (EOI) must review in its entirety and provide the following: See attached Statement of Work (SOW) for additional details. Complete attached Special Notice Intent to Sole Source and Determining Viability. Must provide a Technical Capability Statement See attached document: Intent to Sole Source - BRONX - Renal Transplant and Routine Biopsy Processing. See attached document: SOW - RENAL TRANSPLANT AND ROUTINE BIOPSY PROCESSING. See attached document: 36C24223Q0854 Special Notice - Determining Procurement Strategy and Viability of Sources - Renal Transplant and Routine Biopsy Processing.
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- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Special Notice
- Response Deadline: Jul 10, 2025 → Jul 29, 2025
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