BD Max is the only PCR analyzer that meets all essential characteristics.2. IAW FAR 8.004 agencies are encouraged to satisfy the requirement through a FSS before considering commercial sources.3. There is only one capable source (BD Diagnostics) that holds a schedule under VA FSS 66 III (Clinical Analyzers, Laboratories, Cost-Per-Test) in which PCR analyzers are available.4.
Project Description :
The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, Orlando Veterans Affairs Healthcare System is seeking businesses to provide a fully automated real-time PCR based molecular system (Brand Name or Equal: BioCartis Idylla) for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
TIM AND MATERIALS BPA CALL FOR FULLY AUTOMATED GENOTYPING SERVICES WITH REAL TIME PCR AND DIGITAL RESULTS; PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 04/13/2020-04/12/2021 Solicitation ID/Procurement Identifier: HHSN263201100002B Ultimate Completion Date: Mon Apr 12 17:00:00 GMT 2021
The vendor must provide an FDA approved, CLIA Moderately complex, fully-integrated and automated analysis instrument.Sample extraction, amplification, and detection process should be fully automated in a single-use cartridge and integrated with an automated real-time PCR system. These features contribute to ease of use, productivity, reproducibility, and reduced turnaround time.
The Cepheid diagnostics system is a fully automated molecular diagnostic platform that uses real-time PCR(polymerase chain reaction) technology to detect and identify a wide range of pathogens. The system is designed tobe used in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and point-of-care locations.
Background: Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center must continue to provide quick and quality real time PCR results with reduced turnaround times and provide more standardized testing with the use of automated instrumentation. Automation will provide a more efficient workflow and decrease variables for error in performing critical testing for PCR samples in the Microbiology lab. 4.
