Attachment B - Salient Characteristics.docx
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- 36C26225Q0470
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This file is an RFQ attachment detailing salient characteristics and requirements for microbiology media, reagents, and supplies for the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The primary requirements specify FDA-approved reagents and supplies capable of performing bacterial culture growth, automated identification and susceptibility testing using VITEK 2 Analyzer and VITEK MS, manual identification using API and Rapid ANA kits, carbapenamase resistant organism confirmation using CARBA-R assay on Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity, latex agglutination for MRSA detection, and urinary antigen detection for legionella and streptococcus pneumoniae.
The RFQ (36C26225Q0470) seeks to establish a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement with firm-fixed pricing. Quotes are due February 21, 2025 by 1:00 PM PT, with questions due by February 18, 2025. The procurement is full and open competition under NAICS 325413. Fisher Scientific is listed as the brand name, with "or equal" products permitted if meeting the salient characteristics. All items must be delivered within 3 business days after receipt of order, FOB destination. Price will be the primary evaluation factor for responsive, responsible offerors meeting the technical requirements.
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| 36C26225Q0470 0001_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C26225Q0470 0001 - RFQ Amendment.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C26225Q0470_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment A - Pricing Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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Attachment B Salient Characteristics Reagents, supplies and consumables must:
1. Must be FDA approved
2. Must have the ability to perform the following tests:
a. Primary Culture Media
i. Capable of growing bacterial cultures
b. Isolation of bacteria for automated identification and susceptibility using the VITEK 2 Analyzer and VITEK MS (mass spec)
c. Isolation of bacteria for manual identification using the API identification kits and Rapid ANA kits
d. Isolation of carbapenamase resistant organisms are confirmed using the CARBA-R assay on the Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity instrument
e. Latex agglutination kit
i. Capable of detecting MRSA from primary bacterial isolates
f. Urinary Antigen Detection Kit
i. Capable of detecting legionella and streptococcus pneumoniae Other Requirements
1. All shipping shall be inclusive of prices within the schedule and FOB Destination.
2. Orders must be delivered within three business days After Receipt of Order.
Brand Name or Equal Description/Requirements:
The Brand Name of the items is Fisher Scientific.
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