Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 17, is seeking sources for the VISN 17 Coagulation Testing Consolidation Contract. The contract includes procurement of Coagulation instrumentation to perform Coagulation Testing on a Cost Per Reportable Result (CPRR) basis. The contractor must provide all consumables, supplies, and reagents, maintenance and repairs, and software and equipment upgrades as necessary. The system must be able to add to chemistry automation line for testing and have various features such as automated assay-specific pre-analytical sample integrity checks, advanced lab accreditation support, and quality management.
Some key points about the job include:
• The contractor shall provide a price for each test that can be performed on its equipment, including costs for equipment use, reagents, maintenance, and training.
• The contractor shall ensure that the system is user-friendly and has a high throughput for routine analysis of at least 120 PT/hr.
• The contractor shall provide hotline support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and provide service Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for routine preventative maintenance and problem resolution.
• The period of performance is estimated to be from September 29, 2026, to September 28, 2031, with four one-year options.
• The contractor shall provide an instrument training program that is coordinated with and timely to the equipment installation.
• The contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies.