Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from potential contractors on their ability to provide Anatomic Pathology Diagnostic Staining Instrumentation, including reagents, related stains, consumables, and service. The equipment and supplies will be used at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. The contractor shall provide all shipping, installation, equipment, personnel, labor, and testing for the instrumentation. The government anticipates a competitive, firm fixed price contract.
Some key requirements include:
* Providing fully automated and slide staining instrumentation for special stain and immunohistochemical stains
* Providing all proprietary bulk reagents, ready to use (RTU) antibodies and staining kits necessary for completion of the requested testing protocols and FDA compliance
* Providing installation, staff training, and maintenance for the instrumentation
* Providing a means for the use of third-party immunohistochemical antibodies on the instrumentation
* Providing individual slide heating, vortex mixing, and barcoded kit components to enable automated reagent auditing
The government is considering two NAICS codes: 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) and 334413 (Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing).