DO NOT respond to this notice as it was previously published under VA248-16-N-0064, this is a republish due to an error in publishing the solicitation Please respond to RFQ VA248-16-Q-0160 that follows

SOURCES SOUGHT FOR

IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY (IHC) COST PER TEST INSTRUMENT

PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE SERVICE

VAMC, WEST PALM BEACH, FL



The VA Medical Center at West Palm Beach Florida is in search of a vendor to provide the below Cost Per Test(CPT) type contract/order. Please respond with a capabilities statement that matches the below SOW. Include the type business such as e.g. Small, Woman, Large, Veteran etc. and whether you have a Federal Supply Schedule, VA NAC contract/BPA or open market etc. In addition, if you are a small business please remember one must offer a product/service of their own or of a small business in order to not incur the non-manufacturer rule. The NAICS can fall under several codes such as 334516, 325413 etc. and the PSC 6630. The VAMC is not interested in purchasing the equipment and reagents separately or services on the equipment; just CPT type contract. Please respond to terry.emory@va.gov and linda.birmingham1@va.gov



Purpose:



The purpose of this contract request is to procure an immunohistochemical (IHC) staining instrument on a cost per slide basis for the VAMC West Palm Beach Pathology Laboratory. The contractor shall provide, maintain, and retain ownership of all equipment supplied as part of this contract. The estimated workload is 6,000 slides per year for the stains and quantities listed below. The contractor is expected to meet our current staining needs and also be able to expand the stain menu to meet changes in departmental needs.

The period of performance is one base year plus four one year option periods plus an additional 6 months for future appropriation problems.



Statement of Work:



A. The following system features are required:

" Comprehensive menu of IHC antibody tests to include, but is not limited to:

ANTIBODY ESTIMATED ANNUAL VOLUME

AE1/AE3 144

AFP 8

ANTI-CD15 52

ANTI-CD20 160

ANTI-CD23 56

ANTI-CD3 160

ANTI-CD30 32

ANTI-CD4 28

ANTI-CD5 56

ANTI-CD8 52

ANTI-CEA 64

ANTI-CK20 192

ANTI-CK7 272

ANTI-CROMO 44

ANTI-DESMIN 36

ANTI-EMA 84

ANTI-KAPPA 20

ANTI-LAMBDO 20

ANTI-LCA 40

ANTI-MELANIN (HMB45) 336

ANTI-P63 212

ANTI-PAN KERATIN 92

ANTI-PSA 96

ANTI-TTF-1 168

ANTI-VIMENIN 36

BCL-2 88

BCL-6 60

CALRETININ 28

CD10 64

CD117 40

CD138 32

CD31 52

CD34 104

CD56 (MRQ-42) 52

CD68 ((KP-1) 56

CDX-2 64

CK5/6 140

CK903/P63P504S 896

CYCLIN D1 44

EPCAM/EPITHELIAL/(MOC-31) 76

GPC3 32

HAS 56

KI-67 196

MART-1 372

MS ACTIN 20

NAPSIN A 104

P16 32

P53 32

PAX-8C POLYCLONAL 20

RCC 32

S100 304

SM ACTIN 16

SYNAPTOPHYSIN (MRQ-40) 52

UROPLAKIN 20

WT1 20

" The instrument must have the capacity to be able to stain at least 30 slides simultaneously utilizing different staining protocols

" Vendor must set up optimized staining protocols ensuring each is performing adequately per reviewing pathologist(s)

" Programming options should be flexible to adjust staining times and other parameters as needed

" Programming additional stains should be easily and independently performed by designated West Palm Beach Histology staff as needed

" Tentatively provide random continuous access : the ability to add additional stains as needed and remove finished stains without waiting for a batch to complete

" The software must track accession numbers and stains on board and provide run status, specifically the time the stain(s) will be completed

" Approximately process up to 90 slides in 8 hours, or 120 slides with an overnight run

" Reagent access to provide frequent access to reagent(s)

" Continuous access to bulk fluids and waste for improved workflow

" The foot print of the instrument must fit into the existing system space of approximately 45" in length x 32" wide to allow for egress, access to outlets and wall switches, and proper ventilation of the instrument

" Procedural and Operational manuals

" Reagent usage monitoring feature

" Must be able to record and store 2 years of testing volumes

" User performed maintenance should be minimal. Common consumables should be easily replaced without the use of tools. Contractor shall submit documentation of actual description of all tasks and time needed, including both hands on and total time, to perform user-performed maintenance. Must list daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, 6-month, and annual maintenance tasks.



B. Training



" Contractor to provide off-site training classes (to include operation, user-performed maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of software) for a minimum of two (2) VA operators. Training shall be provided by individual(s) qualified to give instruction in the proper operation of the instrument. Additional contractor-performed on-site training of all users must occur prior to start of testing.



C. Installation/Maintenance/Service/Project Management

" Installation must be performed by a competent technical expert

" All service, repair, and maintenance (other than user-performed maintenance) will be performed by the contractor with no additional expense to the government (VA).

" System space, plumbing, and electrical requirements must not require modifications to existing space

" Installation of instrument shall be performed by contractor. Contractor shall provide all parts, labor, supplies, and equipment to install the instrument. Contractor shall complete function checks during installation to ensure proper operation.

" All service, repair, and maintenance (other than user-performed maintenance) shall be performed by the contractor at no expense to the government (VA).

" Contractor shall provide equitable adjustment via monetary compensation for any test that becomes unavailable due to instrument malfunction or manufacturer's recall of reagent(s), or manufacturer's inability to supply the reagent(s).

" Contractor to provide hazardous waste determination with proposal. The Hazardous Waste Determination is a procedure used to determine whether the by-products of the staining processes are characterized as a hazardous waste.

" Pricing: Estimated cost per slide must include all reagent costs, including antibodies, consumables that may be needed (ex. Prep kits), and shipping costs. A listing of all consumable items and pricing must be provided with the CPS estimate. Shipping costs will not be charged separately.