Vela Diagnostics Sequencing System for HIV-1 Genotype Testing

The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) is seeking information on Vela Diagnostics sequencing systems for HIV-1 genotype testing. The system should include all required sub-system components, maintenance and repair, and operational supplies and consumable products. The sequencing system should support automated next-generation sequencing (NGS) instrument, instrument supports NGS assays and customer-developed assays, and server: a hardware and software system that controls the instrument and collects sequencing data. The vendor should provide preventative and emergency maintenance to ensure the provided instruments meet and maintain College of American Pathology (CAP) standards for clinical testing operations. • The system should be FDA approved for HIV-1 genotype assay. • The system should support automated pipetting system for nucleic acid extraction and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) set-up. • The vendor should respond to equipment failures within 48-72 hours. • The vendor staff should have real ID to ensure access to military installations to perform maintenance. • The annual requirements for certain products are specified, including Sentosa SQ HIV Genotyping Reagents, Sentosa SQ Virus Testing Solutions, and Sentosa SX Barcoded PCR Plate 96.