36C26223Q0494.docx

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Anette Doan Anette.Doan@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

New Mexico VA Healthcare System - Albuquerque

VA Cooperative Studies Program

2401 Centre Avenue, SE

Albuquerque New Mexico

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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STATEMENT OF WORK

1. CONTRACT TITLE

IDIQ Thermofisher Matrix Tubes (Vials) and Racks

2. CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE

Name: David Older Address: VA Cooperative Studies Program Clinical Research Pharmacy Coordinating Center 2401 Centre Avenue, SE Albuquerque, NM 87106

3. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND/OR SUPPLIES

Base Year

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST

Option Year 1

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST

Option Year 2

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST

Option Year 3

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST

Option Year 4

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST

4. BACKGROUND/SCOPE

The Cooperative Studies Program Clinical Research Pharmacy Coordinating Center’s Biorepository requires Thermofisher BRAND NAME/MODEL OR EQUAL Matrix tubes and racks (these are consumables) to perform its tasks. The Biorepository is the alternate sample storage site for the VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) and is charged with processing samples used by the MVP in the conduct of clinical studies. With over 1.6 million samples on hand, the required items must be compatible with MVP established protocols and software scripts used by the processing equipment so only the specified consumables are acceptable to ensure no disruptions to patient care.

Since the actual annual requirement for these items may vary based on projected workload, this will be an IDIQ contract with a minimum and maximum anticipated quantity. Since the user will be performing work requiring these items, the vendor must send one shipment equal to at least one quarter of the ordered amount within 45 calendar days ARO after each period’s award. Refer to Period of Performance for more details.

5. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS for Thermofisher Matrix Tubes and Racks (Brand Name or Approved Equal) must be compatible with the following equipment:

- Beckman Coulter Biomek i7

- Thermofisher Cap-it-All (Capper / Decapper)

- BioMicroLab VolumeChecker

- BioMicroLab XL20

- Hamilton Sample Asset Manager (special freezer configuration)

- Tecans Items need to be Thermofisher brand name/model or equal to ensure compatibility and integrity with existing processing protocols, equipment, and Million Veteran Program specifications.

with ECC200 Built-in Error Correction

with Virgin Class VI Medical Grade Silicone O-ring

Compatible with MVP established protocols and software scripts

Integrates / Compatible with labware equipment in-use at ABQ & BOS Biorepositories

Allows storage / review of samples all be read the same way

Permits shared equipment scripts for tracking results

6. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

7. DELIVERY ADDRESS

VA Cooperative Studies Program Clinical Research Pharmacy Coordinating Center ATTN: Biorepository 2401 Centre Avenue, SE Albuquerque, NM 87106

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMACE

Base plus option years with dates starting upon contract effective date. Since this is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity requirement, user may submit additional orders through contracting during a contract period.

Vendor must deliver within 45 calendar days ARO after an order is submitted since the user will be performing work requiring these items.

See attached document: S02 RFQ 36C26223Q0494 Matrix Tubes and Racks.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice