6550--Rapid Molecular Point of Care COVID-FLU-STREP Testing for Oklahoma City VA Healthcare System
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25924Q0385
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 19
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 is seeking to procure rapid molecular point-of-care testing services for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and Strep A at multiple locations in the Oklahoma City VA Healthcare System. The solicitation requires rental of testing equipment, reagents, and supplies, with pricing structured as either a Cost Per Test or Reagent Rental Agreement. The testing devices must interface with the VA's UNIPOC data management system. Key requirements include providing 15 new analyzers and meeting connectivity and security standards outlined in VA Directive 6550. The evaluation will consider cost as well as the offeror's status as a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned or Veteran-Owned Small Business.
This is a full and open competition solicitation with no set-aside designations. The period of performance is August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2029, with estimated annual test volumes of 6,000 for SARS-CoV-2/flu and 4,000 for Strep A. The total estimated value over the five-year period is not provided. The place of performance will be at multiple VA healthcare locations in Oklahoma.
Notice text
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Answers to Vendor Questions for RFQ 36C25924Q0385
Question 1: May I ask if you are wanting the capital analyzer equipment and all the reagents to run these tests at the individual Oklahoma VA s? Or are you just wanting the reagents and a lab to outsource/ send the tests to?
Answer: The Government requires rental of equipment, all required reagents, supplies, and peripherals needed to run inhouse point of care molecular testing by Government employees at each of the listed locations in the Request for Quote.
Question 2: The Solicitation s general requirement is for a Cost Per Test (CPT) or a Reagent Rental Agreement (RRA). Will the Government consider offers or alternative offers for an Instrument Rental Agreement that would require a flat monthly fee for the equipment and would allow the Government to purchase non-surcharged reagents on an as-needed basis?
Answer: Either Cost Per Test or Reagent Rental Agreement is the pricing method required for this solicitation and shall be used in Vendor proposals.
Question 3: Could the LIS connectivity be clarified, direct connect through Cerner would satisfy all connectivity requirement? Per 10F
Answer: Per Section 5.a. of the Statement of work, results must interface through our UNIPOC data management system middleware therefore direct connect through Cerner is deemed unacceptable.
Question 4: Can you please clarify if the OKC Emergency Room site will need one analyzer for 2 locations or one analyzer with double capacity?
Answer: The OKC Emergency Room location will require two separate analyzers.
Question 5: Under Definitions, A.a: OKC VAMC's current UNIPOC point of care management system supports connection to Roche instruments. Do you intend to continue with that connection?
Answer: The government intends to continue with using UNIPOC as the middleware for interfacing Point of Care patient test results into the hospital s laboratory information system, VISTA/CPRS.
Question 6: Is the government's expectation that 15 new instruments will be provided as a result of this acquisition?
Answer: Yes, the government requires 15 new instruments included in submitted proposals.
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Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25924Q0385 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| MDS2-Worksheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 36C25924Q0385.docx | DOCX document | |
| 2023 - VA Directive 6550 App A Fillable.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6550--Rapid Molecular Point of Care COVID-FLU-STREP Testing for Oklahoma City VA Health Care System | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| 6550--Rapid Molecular Point of Care COVID-FLU-STREP Testing for Oklahoma City VA Healthcare System | Pre-Solicitation |
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