Q515--Pathology Physician Services VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System | SAM.gov Opportunity | G2X

Opportunity

Solicitation36C24423Q1090Pittsburgh

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36C24423Q1090_3.docx	DOCX	Aug 18, 2023	Download
36C24423Q1090_2.docx	DOCX	Aug 16, 2023	Download
36C24423Q1090_1.docx	DOCX	Aug 4, 2023	Download
ATTACHMENT A RM Language for Contracts.pdf	PDF	Aug 4, 2023	Download
RFQ CSS 36C24423Q1090 Pathologist Physician Services FINAL POST.pdf	PDF	Aug 4, 2023	Download
ATTACHMENT C QASP.pdf	PDF	Aug 4, 2023	Download
ATTACHMENT D CONTRACT DEFICIENCY REPORT.pdf	PDF	Aug 4, 2023	Download
ATTACHMENT B Contractor Rules of Behavior.pdf	PDF	Aug 4, 2023	Download
ATTACHMENT E VA HANDBOOK 6500.6 APPENDIX C.pdf	PDF	Aug 4, 2023	Download

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Q515--Pathology Physician Services VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

Combined Synopsis36C24423Q1090Aug 18, 2023 · v4

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Opportunity Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking pathology physician services in Pittsburgh, USA, under solicitation number 36C24423Q1090. This procurement is a set-aside for SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) and is classified under NAICS 561320 Temporary Help Services and PSC Q515 Medical- Pathology. The contracted pathologist will provide coverage for frozen sections, cytopathology, surgical pathology, and blood banks. While a Physician Assistant is assigned to perform grossing duties and autopsies are currently sent out, the pathologist is responsible for the evaluation, interpretation, and sign-out of specimens.

The performance scope includes a weekly workload of approximately 150 surgical cases, 40 cytology cases—comprised of urine, fine needle aspirates, and PAP smears—and three ENT cases. Although interventional radiologists typically perform fine needle aspirates, the pathologist must be present in the room to provide rapid on-site evaluation and specimen adequacy interpretation. Requirements for the role include BLS and ACLS certifications and the completion of VA suicide prevention training. Hematopathology and drug prescription duties are not included in the scope of work, and overtime is not authorized for this position.

The response deadline for this solicitation is August 25, 2023. Administrative requirements include the use of the VATAS system for timekeeping, with the Contracting Officer's Representative providing timecards for invoicing purposes. The notice is supported by nine attachments, including a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, risk management language for contracts, and formal responses to vendor inquiries. Jami Cade is the designated point of contact for this requirement.

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Opportunity Details

Response deadline: Aug 25, 2023Expired 1015 days ago
NAICS: 561320 (opens in new tab)
PSC: Q515 (opens in new tab)
Set aside: SDVOSBC
Published: Aug 4, 2023
Updated: Aug 18, 2023
Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Department: —
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Contact and place of performance

Point of contact: Jami Cade

Place of performance

Pittsburgh 15240

USA

Original Description

The following are answers to questions regarding solicitation 36C24423Q1090 and performance of work.Any discrepancies in the PWS will be changed on any future award documentation. The response time is hereby changed from 08/22/2023 at 3:00PM ET to 08/25/2023 at 3:00PM ET. Will the Pathologist do any women's pathology like pap smears, uterine, etc.? yes, PAPS 2. Do you have a Physician Assistant assigned to do the "grossing?" ...or will you expect the Pathologist to do it? PA is assigned. Pathologist will not gross. 3. What is the volume of cases to expect? Total volumes for the service: 150 surgicals/wk, 40 cytology/wk (20 urine/FNA (Fine Needle Aspirate) + 20 PAPs) 4. Will the provider be expected to do hematopathology requirements? NO 5. Will the provider be expected to do psychopathology requirements? Yes, all VA employees are supposed to take a suicide prevention course (VA TMS). 6. Since there was not a CLIN line item there is no overtime expected or authorized? OT is not authorized. 7. Para 2.1.2; 2.1.6 & Table; table after para 6.1.1 - Is BLS and ACLS really required? My understanding is a pathologist is not involved with direct patient care (See para 4.5) . Yes - The contracted pathologist would NOT perform the FNAs on patients (usually done by interventional radiologists) but would be expected to be present in the room to evaluate specimen adequacy and provide rapid on-site evaluation, if needed. 8. Para 2.1.9 - Is a DEA really required? ...same reason as Item 1 NO, drug prescription is not a duty on pathology service. 9. Para 4.1.1 - Timecards. I understand paper timecards will be unacceptable. What timekeeping system does the facility utilize? Will the COR provide a copy of the timecard for invoicing purposes? The VA uses VATAS for timekeeping. Yes, the COR will provide a timecard for invoicing purposes. 10. Para 4.5 and 4.5.2 - I understand that the Contractor will not have any direct patient care nor any administrative duties. I do not see anywhere what duties are expected other than supervision of HPTs (para 4.3). Please clarify what duties is expected of the Pathologist. Frozen section coverage Cytopathology coverage Coverage to include evaluation, interpretation and sign out as well as FNA collection as required. Surgical Pathology coverage Blood bank coverage 11. Are autopsies required? If so approximately how many per week on average? No, all autopsies are sent out at this time. What is the average number of cases per day? Total volumes for the path service: 150 surgicals/wk, 40 cytology/wk (20 urine/FNA + 20 PAPs) 12. Are there any ENT cases? If so, how many per week average? Yes, 3 ENT cases/wk