MEC_BDPhoenixReagentRental-4-25-17.docx

Minimum Essential Characteristics (MEC) BD Phoenix – Reagent Rental Agreement

MRSN/WRAIR

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

In order to be qualified for this contract, the contractor shall meet the following Minimum Essential Characteristics (MEC’s):

1. Contractor shall be able to provide an automated bacterial identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) system incorporating the use of an oxidation-reduction indicator, turbidometric growth detection, and full on-panel antimicrobial concentrations with brand name or equal testing methodology to the Becton Dickinson M50 Automated Microbiology System.

a. This system shall be able to provide bacterial ID for both Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria to at least the genus and species level.

b. This system shall be able to provide AST using a miniaturized version of the micro-broth doubling dilution technique (or microdilution) with a 136 micro-well testing panel containing dried reagents.

c. This system shall utilize a colorimetric redox indicator for quantitative determination of antimicrobial susceptibility by minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and a variety of colorimetric and fluorometric indicators for bacterial ID.

d. This system shall provide a combination panel which includes a 51 well ID side with dried biochemical substrates for bacterial identification, an 85 well AST side with varying concentrations of antimicrobial agents.

e. This system shall include growth and fluorescent controls for quality control measurement of bacterial ID and AST at appropriate well locations on panel.

f. This system shall be able to connect to an analyzer Auto Processor.

2. The system shall be able to interface with Bruker MALDI MS instrument.

3. Contractor shall be able to provide computer hardware and data analysis software which are fully integrated with instrument to provide real-time data access and analysis tools. Computer systems shall provide for monitoring, analyzing, and communicating microbiology data in a timely manner with brand name or equal functionality to that of the Becton Dickison EpiCenter software.

4. Contractor shall be able to provide reagents to support the Automated Bacterial Identification and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing system with next day delivery to Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Spring, MD.

a. Panels used for ID/AST testing should be individually packaged and able to be stored unopened at room temperature.

b. All reagents and materials shall have sufficient dates of expiration to retain expected reactivity to ensure accurate, consistent testing results and allow for at least one month stocked inventory.

5. Contractor shall be able to provide regular maintenance and emergency service to keep testing system within regulatory compliance and prevent operational downtime.

6. Contractor shall be able to provide installation and on-site training to staff on use testing system and data analysis software, as well as, basic troubleshooting techniques.