Salient_Characteristics.pdf

Instructions for use of this “Performance Comparison” sheet

OR EQUAL - If you are proposing an “or equal” in your offer to this solicitation you shall review the elements below and explain how your “or equal” performs the same function. If your “or equal” does not perform an “equal to” function simply leave that block blank. The equal part must meet the salient physical (dimensions), functional, or performance characteristic of the brand name item.

The Offeror must Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnishe d descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer.

Understand that all “blank blocks” are taken into consideration when performing the “Technical Review” of your offer. Failure to fill out this “Performance Comparison” sheet could lead to a technical determination of “Not Acceptable”.

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Brand

Name Item Salient Characteristics

Brand Name Match / Or Equal Offered

(Must provide Brochure)

Must perform coagulation tests (i.e. PT, APTT, fibrinogen, D-Dimer}

The analyzers must be benchtop, approximately

(25 x 20 x 20 in}. Must maximize counter space.

Analyzer must be LIS capable; bidirectional interface capability; results transferred to LIS as soon as test time complete

Each analyzer system must include a data management system for control of the operation of the analyzer system, management of the quality control program, management of the on-instrument useful life of the reagents/reagent packs, and manaQement of patient results;

Each analyzer must have a printer for the production of hard copy patient reports and other reports generated via the analyzer system's data manaQement system.

Minimal time required for maintenance and minimal training hours needed per tech