Q515-- ANATOMICAL AUTOPSY SERVICES- NOLA
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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO 16), has issued a Sources Sought announcement (noticeIdentifier: 87cc496d3d2f40f4a58cedc226660d1a) to identify qualified sources for Anatomical Autopsy Services with support for the New Orleans VA Medical Center (NOLA VAMC). This is for market research purposes only; it is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The VA intends to issue solicitation 36C25626Q0425 in the future.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide accredited Pathology Physician Services off-site to perform anatomical autopsy services for beneficiaries of the NOLA VAMC. Services must be accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME), or an equivalent agency, and meet or exceed all applicable standards of The Joint Commission (JC).
Key services include:
- Providing either partial or full autopsies as indicated.
- Standard gross and microscopic samplings.
- Photography, neuropathology, and toxicology.
- Transporting cadavers from the VAMC to the contractor's facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Solicitation Number (Future): 36C25626Q0425
- NAICS Code: 621511 (Pathology Services)
- Size Standard: $41.5 Million
- Published Date: February 23, 2026
- Future Solicitation Response Date: February 27, 2026, 2:00 PM Central Time (Chicago, USA)
Evaluation
This is a sources sought announcement; therefore, no quotes are being requested at this time, and no evaluation for award will occur. Responses will inform future solicitation planning.
Additional Notes
No "Draft" Request For Quotes (RFQs) or Statement of Work (SOW) will be available prior to the release of the future solicitation. The NOLA VAMC is located at 2400 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119.
Contact: Karen Battie, Contract Specialist, at karen.battie@va.gov or 254-899-6053.