Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to purchase a Laser Etcher for Surgical Equipment and etching services for approximately 40,000 medical instruments. The contractor shall provide all labor, personnel, supervision, equipment, materials, transportation, and services necessary to etch, mark, and commission the surgical instruments into the Censitrac tracking system. The scope of work includes hardware/software products, clinical staff training, data migration/editing, and ongoing support for the covered period. Key requirements include:
• Providing a NuTrace NUX-20 NG laser unit with computer/laptop, accessories, and safety equipment
• Supplying ten NuTrace R+ scanners capable of reading 2D Data Matrix codes
• Providing professional laser marking and commissioning services for up to 40,000 surgical instruments
• Providing up to 32 hours of combined online and onsite training, including Laser Institute of America (LIA) certification for two facility staff
• Providing a one-year service contract for the NuTrace Laser system, including preventive maintenance, mechanical repairs, and coverage of shipping/loaner equipment costs