Automated Urine Chemistry with Integrated Microscopy Analyzer System

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The NAICS Code is 541380; size standard is $15,000,000.00.



This sources sought is Unrestricted.



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Automated Urine Chemistry with Integrated Microscopy Analyzer System

See Statement of Work below.



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All submissions should be received no later than 5:00 pm EST on May 25, 2018.







PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

VISN 2 SOUTH - PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE SERVICES

AUTOMATED URINE CHEMISTRY

WITH INTEGRATED MICROSCOPY ANALYZER SYSTEM





Introduction



VISN 2 SOUTH is seeking to establish a 5-year contract (option years, BRA, etc.) for Automated Urinalysis Analyzers with Microscopy. We request the Cost Per Reportable Result (CPRR) method for equipment acquisition (including all consumables, all maintenance needed for normal operations, and peer comparison for QC).  This allows pricing per reportable result that includes reagents, controls, calibrators, kits (for tests, controls, calibrators), repeats, dilutions, consumables (e.g., pipettes), and all other items including parts, service, preventive maintenance, except labor. Cost per test and Cost per kit are not acceptable.

Delivery or Performance-Period Requirements



VISN 2 SOUTH is seeking to establish a 5-year contract for Automated Urine Chemistry with Integrated Microscopy Analyzer system. VISN 2 SOUTH is comprised of seven medical centers, six of which will be participating in this acquisition.



The following sites require mirror-image analyzers due to test volume: New Jersey (East Orange and Lyons), Hudson Valley (Castle Point), Bronx, NY Harbor (NY & Brooklyn), and Northport VA require a second analyzer capable of handling the test volume during downtime and must be interfaced with VistA.

Applicable Conditions



Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) formerly National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS) for procedure manuals.

All mandated FDA regulations.

College of American Pathologists Hematology Checklist, requirements for accreditation.

Must be compatible with current and future VA Interface changes.