Description
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking vendors to provide new hematology analyzers and associated equipment, consumables, installation, validation, training, and warranty support for diagnostic testing at Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (GPA IHS) healthcare facilities. The contractor shall provide equipment that meets CLIA standards, interfaces with the facility's laboratory information system (LIS), and handles projected test volumes. The contractor will also provide training, warranty, and maintenance services. The contract is expected to be a firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract with an estimated five-year ordering period.
Some key features of the required equipment include:
• Automated CBC with 6-part differential (Immature Granulocyte count)
• Abnormal cell flagging and alerts
• Automated reagent management
• Processing speed suitable for workload
• Open and Closed-tube sampling
• Pediatric (microtainer) tube sampling capability
• STAT capability
• Barcode scanning
• Adequate onboard storage
• LIS/HL7 compatibility
The contractor must also provide a capability statement that includes company information, point of contact, and relevant past performance information.