Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking potential sources for a Brand Name or Equal to Benchmark Special Stainer System for the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. The system is essential for performing histochemical stains required for the diagnosis and classification of various diseases. The required salient characteristics include uninterrupted diagnostic capability, improved stain consistency and safety, and compliance with laboratory standards. Interested contractors should submit information on their proposed solution, company profile, and pricing structure.
• The system must have uninterrupted diagnostic capability for histochemical stains.
• The system must have improved stain consistency, accuracy, and safety.
• The system must have consistent slide quality and reproducibility compared to reference laboratory standards.
• The system must be compliant with all VA, NEO, CAP, TJC, and CLIA laboratory standards.
• The system must have validated, automated protocols for all routine and complex special stains.
• The system must include training personnel, including training materials and manuals.