USDA-PPPSRU Automated, Continuous-Access Microbiology Testing System

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a quotation for an Automated, Continuous-Access Microbiology Testing System. The system must have fully automated microbial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing ability, with a minimum throughput capacity of 15 test cards processed simultaneously. The system must also have integrated software with data storage and retrieval, and be compatible with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS). The contract will require the delivery of the system to the USDA-ARS facility in Fayetteville, AR. • The system must be a Vitek 2 Compact PRO 15 or equivalent. • The system must have automated colorimetric, fluorometric, turbidimetric, or equivalent validated technology. • The system must have automated incubation, reading, interpretation, and reporting. • The system must have automated result interpretation with expert rules or equivalent. • The system must have integrated software with data storage and retrieval. • The system must be LIS/HIS compatible. • The system must have barcode capability. • The system must have printable and exportable reports. • The system must have computer-based graphical user interface. • The system must have support for QC organisms and QC documentation. • The system must be benchtop. • The system must be suitable for standard laboratory environment. • The system must have closed or minimized reagent handling system. • The system must provide starter consumables/reagent kit. • The system must provide IQ/OQ documentation if applicable. • The system must provide the main instrument. • The system must provide required software licenses. • The system must provide computer/workstation if required. • The system must provide installation and commissioning. • The system must provide comprehensive warranty. • The system must provide user manuals and service manuals. • The system must provide operator training. • The system must provide remote and onsite support for technical support. • The system must provide preventive maintenance. • The system must provide standard accessories and cables. • The system must provide spare parts availability for a minimum of 5 years. • The system must provide calibration and validation documents where applicable.