Questions and Answers.pdf

1. (1.13) As needed, the Contractor provides the installation and continues service support for any air compressors, and deionized water systems. Is a new water system required or is one needed just for the transition period (validation of new instrument)?

Answer: It would depend on the vendor’s requirement, does the equipment being quoted need compressors, and deionized water systems.

2. Regarding the test menu, “URINE DRUGS OF ABUSE”- Please share which tests are reporting quantitative/qualitative? Can you please provide the cutoffs being used?

Answer: The result for any analyte in this panel can be reported qualitatively as negative or positive relative to the cut-off for that test. A positive result suggests the sample has enough of the analyte present to exceed the threshold. A negative result indicates the sample does not contain any of the given analyte or that the analyte is present, but the concentration is below the test cut-off.

AMPHET/METHAMPH CUT-OFF LEVEL: 500 ng/mL

BARBITURATES CUT-OFF LEVEL: 200 ng/mL

BENZODIAZEPINES CUT-OFF LEVEL: 200 ng/mL

CANNABINOIDS CUT-OFF LEVEL: 50 ng/mL

COCAINE CUT-OFF LEVEL: 300 ng/mL

OPIATES CUT-OFF LEVEL: 300 ng/mL

PCP CUT-OFF LEVEL: 25 ng/mL

3. Regarding attachment 7/DHA Cybersecurity-RMF Requirements, how would you like us to acknowledge this form?

Answer: Please acknowledge in submitted proposal that instructions in Attachment 7 – DHA

Cybersecurity – RMF Requirements will be followed.