SOURCES SOUGHT. This is a sources sought announcement only! This is not a solicitation announcement. The purpose of this announcement is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources such as 8(a), HubZone, small disadvantage, service disabled veteran-owned business, and small business relative to NAICS 622110, size standard $8.5M. Responses will be used to determine appropriate acquisition decisions. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA 30904 is seeking sources for a potential contract to provide Specialized Pathology Services to provide consultation on such cases as concurrence for first time cancer diagnosis, multiple levels of surgical pathology gross and microscopic evaluation and other services as required by pathology consultations. These services are required based on the VHA and College of American Pathology (CAP) standards for concurrence on complex cases. The intended contract is anticipated as one base year, with 4 option years. Responses to this sought must include 1. Point of Contact, 2. Company Name, 3. Address, 4. Telephone & Fax numbers, 5. Email address, and 6. Type of business such as HubZone, 8(a), small business, service disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, etc. Responses shall be faxed or emailed to the attention of Estella Midy at Fax: 478-274-5827 or email at: [email protected]. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 3:00PM EST, August 29, 2012. No solicitation is available at this time; this is to acquire information only. Responses to this request shall not be considered a request to be added to any mailing list or to receive a copy of a solicitation. Vendors interested in providing an offer will have to respond to a separate solicitation announcement that shall be published separately.

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