Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide Automated Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Analyzers for the VISN 15 Heartland Network. The contractor will be responsible for providing new equipment, maintenance, and support for the analyzers, as well as training for VA personnel. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option for renewal. The contractor must provide a cost-per-test agreement and meet the technical specifications outlined in the solicitation.
Some key features of the required equipment include:
* Random access capability
* Ability to perform Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) analysis
* QC data management system with Levy-Jennings graphs
* On-board reagent inventory management
* Ability to detect and alert operator of out-of-range quality control results
* Bi-directional HL7 interface with Dual TCP/IP capability
* Ability to function using an operating system approved to connect to VA computer systems