D.5 6300 D_2018-10-22.docx

This document is a detailed Solicitation for the VA Saint Louis Health Care System to procure a COPAN Walkaway Specimen Processor (WASP) for the John Cochran facility. The solicitation seeks a laboratory specimen processing system with specific technical requirements, including system weight under 1,600 lbs, ability to accept multiple media and specimen types, full sample traceability, remote serviceability, and compatibility with VISTA and Cerner electronic health record systems.

Key requirements include white-glove installation within 30 days of delivery, on-site clinical and technical training, comprehensive warranty coverage, and a 90-business day delivery timeline. The vendor must provide operator and service manuals, software updates, and security patches. Additional considerations include trade-in options, extended warranty proposals, and service/biomedical training opportunities. The solicitation emphasizes strict network security requirements, with vendors required to complete five VA security forms and provide a Cerner compatibility statement from the original equipment manufacturer to be considered for the contract.