Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a brand name or equal source for a MALDI-ToF (Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight) Mass Spectrometry Microbial Identification System for the Puget Sound VAMC's Microbiology Lab. The system must include specific application/product features such as the MALDI Biotyper sirius CA System, MBT Compass HT, MBT HT Filamentous Fungi Module, and others. The contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, supervision, management, transportation, supplies, permits, and other materials necessary to provide, install, configure, and integrate the system. The contractor must also provide training and maintenance services.
Some key features of the system include:
• MALDI Biotyper sirius CA System
• MBT Compass HT
• MBT HT Filamentous Fungi Module
• MBT Filamentous Fungi Library Extension
• MBT HT Sepsityper Module
• MBT Sepsityper Kit US IVD
• UPS POWERVAR ABCE602-11 120VAC
The system should be a light benchtop solution, operate quietly, and have a self-cleaning ion source laser. The contractor must be an original equipment manufacturer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system.