Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for a fully automated gel electrophoresis system and associated consumables to support the South Texas Veterans Health Care System’s pathology laboratory. The award will be a five‑year, base‑year plus four one‑year options contract that includes equipment, software, reagents, maintenance, training, and waste‑handling services on a per‑test pricing model. Vendors must be registered under NAICS 334516 and submit a complete price list and technical response via email by the deadline.
• Provide two instruments (Hydrasys 2 and Capillarys 3 Octa) with full installation, validation, and training within 90 days of award.
• Supply all required reagents, controls, consumables, and per‑test pricing for estimated SPEP, UPEP, and immunofixation volumes.
• Deliver ongoing preventive maintenance, 24‑hour emergency repair, software updates, and HL7/LIS integration throughout the contract period.