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The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine the availability of qualified vendors, including small business concerns, capable of providing all labor, materials, supplies, software, technical support, and services necessary to administer a CLIA-approved Proficiency Testing Program and CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program. This notice is issued for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal (RFP), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting responses. The required services include, but are not limited to: Provision of a CLIA-approved Proficiency Testing (PT) Program covering all laboratory disciplines performed at PIMC. Provision and administration of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Laboratory Accreditation Program. 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