Reagent/Rental for two fully automated, random-access analyzers for 59th Medical Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is conducting market research to determine if qualified businesses exist that can provide Reagent/Rental for two fully automated, random-access analyzers for 59th Medical Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The system must be designed for high-volume laboratories and have a test menu that includes over 50 assays for autoimmune, infectious disease, and specialty immunoassay testing. Some key features and requirements of the analyzer system include: • High-volume laboratory capabilities • Test menu with over 50 assays for autoimmune, infectious disease, and specialty immunoassay testing • Streamlined workflow with high throughput and rapid time-to-first result • Significant reduction in labor costs and improved patient care through faster, more detailed diagnostic information • Physical dimensions: Height no larger than 4.4’, Width no larger than 4’3”, Depth no larger than 2’10”, Operational clearance approximately 3’ • Minimal system maintenance: Less than 10 minutes per day, Automated weekly maintenance requires 30 minutes or less • Specificity and sensitivity requirements for various assays, such as Measles IgG, Mumps IgG, Rubella IgG, and Varicella zoster The contractor shall provide and deliver Bio-Rad reagents on a cost per kit (CPK) reagent basis used for performing clinical immunoassay analysis on Bio-Rad Bioplex 2200 as required by Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center (WHASC). The contractor shall also provide all labor, materials, equipment, preventive maintenance of equipment, training on equipment, transportation, consumables, installation/removal of equipment, and major/incidental repair services of equipment at no additional costs under this contract.