Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Rocky Mountain VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC) is seeking a firm-fixed price contract for Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) GI and Respiratory Testing. The contractor shall provide all equipment, reagents, standards, controls, supplies, consumable/disposable items, parts, accessories, and any other item required for the proper operation of the contractor-owned real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing instrument and peripherals necessary for the generation of reportable patient test results for GI and Respiratory Testing services. The contract will be for a period of 5 years, with the option to extend services for up to 6 months. The contractor shall provide training for Government personnel operating the equipment, maintenance and repairs, and a quality control program.
Key points to consider:
• The contractor shall provide all equipment, reagents, and supplies necessary for the proper operation of the PCR testing instrument.
• The contractor shall provide training for Government personnel operating the equipment.
• The contractor shall provide maintenance and repairs, including emergency repairs, and a quality control program.
• The contractor shall provide a plan for equipment installation and training with estimated dates and times of completion.
• The transition period for the awarded contractor to have all equipment and peripherals installed at RMRVAMC shall be 30 calendar days after award.