Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, is seeking sources for a new Pathology and Laboratory Tissue Processor. The tissue processor should automate the process of tissue fixation, dehydration, clearing, and impregnation with paraffin wax, providing high-quality tissue sections for staining and analysis. The processor must meet specific requirements, including weight, measurements, power requirements, and features such as automatic reagent rotation, touch screen user interface, and downdraft ventilation. The contract will include installation, assembly, delivery charges, and training.
• The tissue processor must weigh no more than 363 lbs. empty and no more than 551 lbs. when full.
• The processor must have measurements not to exceed 23” length x 28” width x 54” height.
• The power requirements must be 100-240 Vac; 50/60 Hz; 1300 VA (max.), 300 VA (typical).
• The processor must have features such as automatic reagent rotation, touch screen user interface, and downdraft ventilation.
• The contract will include installation, assembly, delivery charges, and training.