Cobas 4800 Analyzer 630-17-4-3086-0298 (VA-17-124965)

Document Type: Sources Sought

Solicitation Number: N/A

Original Response Date: August 18, 2017

NAICS CODE: 811219



Contracting Office Information:

Department Of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 3

130 W. Kingsbridge Road Rm. 9b16

Bronx NY 10468



Synopsis:

Please note that this is not a request for quotes or proposals, the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. The Department of Veterans Affairs, NYHHS VA Medical Center Brooklyn Campus, is conducting a market survey for qualified firms capable of providing the following Equipment:

NYHHS Cobas 4800 Analyzer

The cobas 4800 System consists of the cobas x 480 instrument for state-of-the-art, fully automated sample preparation directly from primary sample tubes and the cobas z 480 analyzer for real-time PCR based amplification and detection, supporting CE-marked in vitro diagnostic testing for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) and human papillomavirus (HPV). The system is completed by the intuitive, easy-to-use software which integrates sample preparation, amplification and detection, and result management.

The cobas x 480 instrument features several built-in safety features to avoid cross-contamination between samples:

CO-RE tip technology

Total Aspirate and Dispense Monitoring system

Anti-droplet Control

Capacitance Liquid Level Detection

With a throughput of up to 288 HPV tests or up to 384 CT and NG tests in 8 hours, the cobas 4800 System is designed to meet the needs of a majority of clinical laboratories. The first 94 CT/NG results can be obtained in less than 4 hours, while the first 94 HPV results can be obtained in less than 5 hours.



Vendors must be certified by ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION in order to work on equipment to keep warranty valid.

The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) is 811219. Responses to this notice must be submitting in writing via email and must be received no later than August 18, 2017. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources for this procurement relative to NAICS 811219. Qualified offerors shall be experienced in addition to providers (sellers) capable of supporting this facility.

Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Responses to this notice should include company/individual name, a service capability statement, and examples of similar facilities which you have provided services to DUNS number, address, and point of contact.

If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov). Responses to this notice must be submitted in writing (email or fax) and received no later than August 18, 2017 at 12:00PMEST. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced on Federal Business opportunities website http://www.sam.gov at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Email: david.shemtob@va.gov.