Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to obtain information from vendors for a potential firm fixed price Cost per Test (CPT) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for point of care whole blood glucose testing devices, test strips, and related consumables. The BPA will have a base year and four one-year options. The contractor must provide data management, installation, training, connectivity, and troubleshooting services, as well as depot services for non-operational equipment. The contractor must also demonstrate experience and knowledge of the required equipment and services.
Some key requirements for the contractor include:
• Providing hand-held glucose testing devices that are FDA approved for multiple patient use
• Providing devices that can support bar coding of patient ID, reagents, and operators
• Providing devices that can store, capture, and electronically transfer QC data
• Providing a data management system that can electronically manage tests, operators, and testing devices at multiple testing sites
• Providing technical expertise for training on meter use, downloading and transmitting test results, and use of the data management system
• Providing a telephone assistance center/hotline for troubleshooting technical problems