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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Krisanne Dernago Krisanne.Dernago@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA Medical Center - Durham

508 Fulton Street

Durham NC

COUNTRY

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Brand Name Only Purchase of Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System with Trade-In of Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Dx Real-Time PCR System Statement of Work (SOW) Brand Name Only Purchase of Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System with Trade-In of Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Dx Real-Time PCR System

1. Background The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) , Durham Medical Center (VAMC) requires the purchase of two (2) Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific to replace the laboratory's existing Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Dx Real-Time PCR System and annual PM/Q services suitable for the new ABI Quant Studio Instruments. The purchase includes the trade-in of the existing instrument. The laboratory utilizes Applied Biosystems instrumentation and validated molecular diagnostic workflows. Standardization on the Applied Biosystems platform is essential to maintain continuity of operations, compatibility with existing assays, validated procedures, and consistent test results.

2. Scope Provide two new Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System, including required components, software, installation, training, warranty, and acceptance of the Government's Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Dx instrument as a trade-in. No substitutes or equal products will be accepted.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Engineer cleans instrument shell and internal components to prevent debris from contaminating sample block or heated cover. Also prevents boards from being damaged over time.

· Perform temperature verification which includes Sample Block Temperature Accuracy, Non-Uniformity, and Heated Cover Temperature Accuracy. Also includes cycle and rate test as well as block parameters.

· Perform system self-test. This test will ensure that all of the sub-units (boards, power amp & supply, filters, motors, etc.) are performing within specifications.

· Manual ROI performed to ensure camera accuracy and exposure are within specifications.

· Background performed to check for contamination. If any found we will clean to reduce background to within specification limits.

· Perform Pure Dye & Uniformity calibrations to ensure each filter detects the appropriate dye depending on wavelength.

· If a qualification is done after PM (which it should be) we will also perform an Instrument Performance Verification test using an RNaseP plate. This test ensures that the instrument can identify the difference between a large and small size population (5K vs. 10K standard).

· Screenshots and reports of calibrations and testing are included with qualification.

· Perform computer maintenance including disk defragment and cleanup.

· Checklists, Reports/Screenshots, and SSR (Service Summary Report) will be sent to the customer within 1 hour of completing the service. These documents will include a detailed summary of all the work performed for customer records.

3. Brand Name Requirement The Government requires the Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System. The system shall be compatible with existing Applied Biosystems workflows, support validated assays, integrate with current laboratory procedures, utilize manufacturer software, and be supported by the original equipment manufacturer. No alternate manufacturer or equivalent instrument will satisfy the Government's minimum requirements.

4. Minimum Technical Requirements Two systems, required workstation (if applicable), software licenses, accessories, documentation, installation, calibration, and operational verification.

5. Trade-In Contractor shall remove the existing Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Dx system, provide transportation, apply the agreed trade-in value, and document receipt.

6. Installation Deliver, install, configure software, verify operation, and coordinate with the COR.

7. Training Provide on-site training covering operation, software, maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting.

8. Warranty Provide the manufacturer's standard commercial warranty including parts, labor, technical support, and applicable software updates.

9. Acceptance Acceptance occurs after successful delivery, installation, operational verification, training, documentation, trade-in removal, and COR approval.

10. Delivery Complete delivery, installation, training, and trade-in removal within the contractor's proposed schedule after award.

11. Place of Performance Department of Veterans Affairs (location identified in solicitation).

12. Deliverables QuantStudio 5 system; software; installation; training; warranty; manuals; trade-in removal; trade-in documentation.

WORK HOURS: The services covered by this contract shall be furnished by the contractor as defined herein. The contractor shall not be required, except in case of emergency, to furnish such services on a Federal Holiday or during off duty hours as described below.

Normal working hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays. Federal Holidays: The 11 holidays observed by the Federal Government are:

Veterans Day

Any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a federal holiday. When one of the holidays falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: A full background check is not required; however, all contract employees must bring photo identification and notice from the requiring service to obtain a VA Badge to work on a VA Facility.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice