Curian Analyzer

The Department of Veterans Affairs, San Diego Medical Center requires the acquisition of HpSA assays, analyzer, peripherals, supplies, and services for the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The contractor will provide all equipment, reagents, standards, controls, supplies, parts, accessories, service maintenance, including network support, training, installation, shipping, and any other items required for the proper operation of the equipment and supplies. The contract will be a firm fixed price, sole source award, with a base period and options. The contractor must provide a cost-per-test (CPT) pricing that includes all relevant supplies and services. Some key requirements include: • The analyzer must be capable of reading H. pylori stool antigen (HpSA) test and providing an automated analyzer readout. • The analyzer must be FDA-Cleared. • The contractor must provide all upgrades to the equipment hardware and operating system software at no additional cost to the Government. • The contractor must provide technical support for the software programs required for data management and interfacing results into VISTA. • The contractor must provide training in all aspects of the analyzer operation during the initial installation and implementation phase. • The contractor must provide service on all equipment for the life of the lease. • The contractor must replace the analyzer, barcode scanner, keyboard, and printer if they become irreparable and be responsible for all costs associated with their placement.