Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for automated hematology testing instrumentation, slide maker stainers, digital imaging systems, reagents, consumables, installation, training, preventative maintenance, parts, service, connectivity, and remote troubleshooting. The purpose of this notice is to invite potential bidders to participate in an Industry Day with each of the VISN 16 Medical Center Laboratories. Contractors must demonstrate experience and knowledge of required equipment, services, and capability of performing said service for each medical center laboratory. The requirements include providing fully automated instrumentation, operating system software, proprietary reagents, pre- and post-analytical automation, data management systems, digital imaging technology, and technical assistance.
Some key points to consider are:
• The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516
• The contract will be a firm fixed price Cost per Patient Result Reportable (CPRR) BPA for a year base year and 4 one-year options
• Contractors must have a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Federal Supply Class (FSC) Group 66 III contract
• The technical requirements and technical evaluation factors will be included in the solicitation when posted
• All instrumentation must be FDA approved and in current production at the time of quotation submission