6640--Request For Information (RFI)-Molecular Diagnostic Testing for Fort Harrison VA Medical Center (Fort Harrison, MT) and Benjamin Steele VA Clinic (Billings, MT)

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information and sources for Molecular Diagnostic Testing using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology. The testing should be able to perform various panels, including respiratory pathogen, blood culture identification, and streptococcus. The contractor should provide two analyzers and ensure that the equipment meets the performance characteristics for accuracy and precision as defined by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) and the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). The equipment will be located at the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center and the Benjamin Steele VA Clinic in Montana. Key points to consider: • The contractor should provide a capability statement that includes a point of contact, complete mailing address, telephone number, email address, and business size status. • The contractor should be able to provide the Molecular Diagnostic Testing with minimal hands-on time by VA medical technologists. • The contractor should ensure that the equipment meets the performance characteristics for accuracy and precision as defined by CLIA and CLSI. • The contractor should provide two analyzers that can perform the required testing panels.