6640--CPRR - Cobas ROCHE REAGENTS/CONSUMABLES - BASE+4, Cinci
ID: 36C25025Q0469Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for the acquisition of Roche Diagnostics Cobas 5800 System reagents and consumables for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. This Request for Quote (RFQ) aims to establish a firm-fixed price contract for a base year plus four option years, focusing on enhancing testing efficiency for various infectious diseases, including HCV, HIV, and HPV. The procurement encompasses the provision of a molecular testing instrument, necessary reagents, consumables, and associated services such as installation, validation, and training, all while ensuring compliance with FDA-approved assays and connectivity with existing medical information systems. Interested bidders must submit their quotes by April 29, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Alice Clark at alice.clark@va.gov.

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    Alice ClarkContract Specialist
    alice.clark@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for the acquisition of Roche Diagnostics Cobas 5800 System reagents and consumables for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for a firm-fixed price contract covering a base year plus four option years and is essential to improve testing efficiency for various infectious diseases, including HCV, HIV, and HPV. The procurement involves the provision of a molecular testing instrument, necessary reagents, consumables, and associated services, including installation, validation, and training. Offerors are expected to meet specifications for FDA-approved assays and must accommodate connectivity with existing medical information systems. The overall aim is to streamline laboratory operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Interested bidders must submit their quotes by April 29, 2025, ensuring adherence to the outlined specifications and evaluation criteria. The contract award will be based on a comparative evaluation of pricing, technical capability, delivery schedule, warranty, and compliance with rules regarding telecommunications and ethical business practices.
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