MULTIPLEX Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) System

Request for Information Only
The Department of Veterans Affairs Alexandria Veterans Health Care System in Pineville, LA is looking for certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and/or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) sources capable of providing a Multiplex Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) System for rapid identification of pathogens in positive blood cultures; capable of meeting the following requirements:
Specifications
Multiplex PCR test system that integrates sample preparation, amplification, detection
and analysis all in one system.
Requires minimum hands-on-time and a turnaround time of approximately one hour.
Random Access
Assays must be FDA-cleared.
Panels must include identification of positive blood cultures, gastrointestinal, respiratory
and Meningitis/Encephalitis pathogens.
Windows-based instrument control and data analysis software
Barcode reader for data input
LIS compatible
Automated qualitative analysis and reporting
Separate advanced analysis software
Service
Delivery and set up of the analyzer by a service trained representative must occur.
Training at the facility on use and care of the analyzer must occur by a service trained
representative.
Individual components will be fully compatible with each other and will be installed in
final working condition by vendor.
FOB Destination
Equipment Needs: Brand Name or Equal to Biofire FilmArray 2.0
Item #
Item
Quantity
HTFA-ASY-0001
Torch Base
1
HTFA-ASY-0002
Torch Duplex
1
HTFA-ASY-0003
Torch Module
4
HTFA-WAR-0001
Torch System Vase Standard Limited Warranty
1
HFTA-WAR-0001
Torch Modules Standard Limited Warranty
1
FLM1-ASY-0124
Verification Package FA 2.0 Instrument BCID
1
FLM1-ASY-0130
Verification Package FA 2.0
GI Instrument
1
FLM1-ASY-0145
Verification Package FA 2.0 Instrument, ME
1
FLM1-ASY-0147
Verification Package RP2
1
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
5
RFIT-ASY-0126
KIT, BCID PANEL, IVD, 30 TESTS
5
RFIT-ASY-0129
KIT, RP2 PANEL, IVD 30 TESTS
10
HTFA-WAR-0002
Torch System Base Extended Warranty, per base, per year
1
HTFA-WAR-0004
Torch Module Extended Warranty, per module, per year
4
This is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements and is a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and/or certified Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) vendor may give written notification to the Contracting Officer via email at arlene.blade@va.gov. Please include in the email Subject Line, Multiplex Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) System. Responses are due by 4:00 pm CST on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.
Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Only authorized representatives of the manufacturer will be considered. Equipment must be new, no used or refurbished equipment accepted.
In accordance with FAR and VAAR Part 8, this notice document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88, 15 Jun 2016. The North America Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 325413. Business Size Standard is 1,250 Employees.
Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO 16)
2495 Shreveport Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
Point of Contact(s): Arlene A. Blade
Contract Specialist
318-466-4281
arlene.blade@va.gov.