Q301--New Pathology Contract for Renal Biopsy

Special Notice-Intent to Sole Source Notification This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source announcement only. This is not a request for formal proposal or quotes. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This notice of anticipated contract action is published as required by FAR 5.201(a). For additional information regarding this action, please contact the POC as indicated below. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the government and the Justification and Approval shall be posted after award is made. This non-competitive award is implemented by FAR Part 6.302-1, as it has been deemed that only one source is available to meet these specific requirements. Any responses to this announcement will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise because of contractor submission of responses to this announcement or the Government use of such information. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized or appropriated for this effort. Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC) located at 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport LA, requires a contract for licensed and accredited laboratories in full compliance with CLIA regulations to provide services and laboratory testing. OBVAMC intends to enter a sole source contract with LSU Health Sciences Center, 1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA., it has been determined as the only one responsible source as determined in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The anticipated contract action is hereby publicized in accordance with FAR 5.101 and 5.203. The reference laboratory must be license and accredited by the College of American Pathology (CAP), The Joint Commission (TJC) and/or other state regulatory agencies and mandated by federal and state statues. The requirement for Pathology Outreach Services is required by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 621511 applies, size standard is 500 employees. [email protected]