Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a vendor to provide a Pulmonary Total Carbon Dioxide (TCO₂) Monitor for the Diagnostic Imaging at Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center. The monitor should be commercially available, FDA-cleared, and new (not refurbished). It should be able to measure total carbon dioxide levels in biological samples, provide a measurement range of at least 5-50 mmol/L, and achieve accuracy of ±2 mmol/L or better. The system should also include automated or semi-automated calibration, quality control functionality, and a user-friendly interface.
Some key features and requirements of the system include:
• Providing a digital display of results
• Including automated or semi-automated calibration
• Including quality control functionality
• Featuring a user-friendly interface requiring minimal operator training
• Providing capability to store and/or export data
• Being bench-top or portable
• Weighing no more than 25 pounds (preferred)
• Being durable and suitable for clinical or laboratory environments
The contractor shall provide the TCO₂ monitoring unit(s), sensors and associated accessories, calibration tools and materials, mounting hardware or carts, and required software licenses. The contractor shall also provide operator manuals, on-site or virtual operator training for end users, technical training for biomedical/IT personnel, maintenance and calibration instructions, and a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty.