V797P-4742A Architect CPT, Abbott Laboratories

Added: Dec 07, 2010 11:09 am Award Number:

V797P-4742A_1



Notice Type:

Sole Source Award



The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5), Contracting Division, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 and in accordance with (IAW) statutory authority 41 U.S.C. 46-48c(Subpart 8.7) "Competition Requirements" awarded on a sole source basis to the Abbott Laboratories for Abbott Architect i2000SR Instrument Lab CPT. Under the authority of FAR 6.302.1 "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, other than full and open competition is justified. This contract is a Base plus Four (4) Option Years Indefinite Delivery fixed price contract and include:

" Instrument - cost per test schedule which includes:

o Instrument

o Reagents

o Calibrators

o Controls

o Training for primary operators including travel and lodging expenses.

o Maintenance-PM's

o Installation and correlation performed by company.

" No clinically significant sample tube to tube carryover (less than 0.1 ppm)

" Transplant drugs (Tacrolimus, Cyclosporine, Sirolimus), Troponin I and Hepatitis on same platform to minimize labor requirements.

" Immediate STAT processing for fast and consistent turnaround time

" Up to 25 refrigerated reagent positions

" Multiple choices of sample types.

" 135 sample load capacity including 35 priority positions

" Continuous sample access

" Throughput of up to 200 immunoassay tests per hour

" Technology delivers flexible assay protocols with superior detection and extended linear ranges

" Bubble and clot detection ensures accurate sampling

Abbott laboratories is the only manufacturer to provide the following combination of high-volume tests on one automated instrument platform: Transplant drugs (Tacrolimus, Cyclosporine, Sirolimus), Troponin I and Hepatitis on same platform to minimize labor requirements. The VAMHCS is currently using the Abbott Troponin I testing kit due to the FDA mandate to change our methodology and to avoid an interruption in Troponin I testing which would negatively impact patient care within the VAMHCS. The award start date is 10/1/2010. The total cost is $`1,492,324.30.



NAICS 325413, size standard 500 employees applies. Period of performance shall be one year from the date of award, to completion. This notice of award is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the government. Inquiries may be sent via e-mail to Crystal.Showell@va.gov. The fax # is (410) 605-7909. Any questions may be directed to Ms. Showell at (410) 605-7351.



Contracting Office Address:

Crystal Showell

Department of Veterans Affairs; VISN 5 VAMHCS

10 N. Greene St.; Baltimore, MD 21201

Point of Contact(s):

Crystal Showell

Contract Specialist

(410) 605-7351