PCR System- Ann Arbor

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a vendor to provide a Real-Time PCR System for the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. The system should have a 96-well or 384-well block configuration, fast protocol capability, and compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 guidelines. The vendor will be responsible for delivering and installing the system, providing training and knowledge transfer, and performing system validation and setup. The contract will include a one-year limited warranty and optional post-warranty service contracts. • The system must have a white LED excitation source with OptiFlex technology and VeriFlex Block technology with 6 independent temperature zones. • The system must have an integrated touchscreen interface with cloud connectivity and completion of 40-cycle runs in under 30 minutes (96-well) or 35 minutes (384-well). • The vendor must provide factory calibration for multiple dyes, including FAM, SYBR Green, VIC, NED, ABY, JUN, Mustang Purple, TAMRA, Cy5, and ROX. • The contract will include payment terms, with invoices to be submitted electronically, and a grand total to be determined based on the items and quantities ordered.