Pathology Testing Services for Bassett Army Community Hospital (BACH), Fort Wainwright Alaska
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Medical Readiness Contracting Office – Pacific (MRCO-P) intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract on a sole source basis to Pathology Consultants, Inc. for Pathology Testing Services at Bassett Army Community Hospital (BACH), Fort Wainwright, Alaska. This notice serves as the formal solicitation for Pathology Consultants, Inc. Other interested parties believing they can meet the requirements must submit a capability statement by April 10, 2026, 1000 AM HST.
Purpose & Justification
This is a notice of intent to award on a sole source basis under the authority of 41 USC 1901(e)(2). The government has determined that Pathology Consultants, Inc. is the only source capable of meeting the required 24-48 hour turnaround times for pathology testing and provider-to-provider consultation due to its physical proximity to BACH. These turnaround times are critical for patient care and safety, adhering to College of Pathologist and Joint Commission standards.
Scope of Work
The contract requires non-personal pathology testing services, including clinical and anatomic pathology testing (e.g., blood, serum, urine, tissue, body fluids) and provider-to-provider consultation. Key requirements include:
- Accreditation: CLIA and/or CAP.
- Specimen Handling: Traceable shipping means.
- Results Delivery: Fax, mail, and potential secure website retrieval.
- Turnaround Times: 24-48 hours for patient care, 1 hour for STAT, 48 hours for breast tissue/cultures attached to tissue.
- Reporting: Provide a list of all laboratory tests with Reference Ranges and interpretations.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price IDIQ with task orders.
- Ordering Period: June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2029 (potential extension to November 30, 2029).
- Maximum Value: $350,000.00 over the three-year ordering period.
- Minimum Guarantee: $5,000.00 over the three-year ordering period.
- Product Service Code: Q301 (Reference Laboratory Testing).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 621511.
Submission & Evaluation
- For Pathology Consultants, Inc.: Submit a quote in response to SF Form 1449 and instructions by April 17, 2026, 10:00 AM. Quotes must be in two volumes (Administrative and Price) and emailed to tina.w.koike.civ@health.mil. Evaluation will be based on Price (Factor 1) for fairness, reasonableness, and balance.
- For Other Interested Parties: Submit a capability statement demonstrating ability to satisfy requirements by April 10, 2026, 1000 AM HST, to tina.w.koike.civ@health.mil. The government will review statements to determine if a competitive procurement is in its best interest.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Tina Koike, tina.w.koike.civ@health.mil, 808-433-9516.