SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- PCT analyzer, reagents, consumables and service for B-R-A-H-M-S PCT procalcitonin testing
- Notice Date
- 2/5/2019
- Notice Type
- Synopsis
- NAICS
- 325413
— In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;NCO 17 North Texas Healthcare System;NCO 17 Network Contracting Activity;4500 S. Lancaster Road;Dallas TX 75216
- ZIP Code
- 75216
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25719Q0228
- Archive Date
- 4/6/2019
- Point of Contact
- Grace.Barr@VA.GOV
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 5 THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. This is not a request for proposals. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Central Health Care System (CTXVAHCS) at 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, TX 76504. has a requirement for a PCT analyzer, reagents, consumables and service for B-R-A-H-M-S PCT procalcitonin testing. These reagents and supplies will be used in the chemistry laboratory. The intent of the procurement is to award a base plus four option years contract. The applicable NAICS code is 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing. Small Business manufacturers for this NAICS code have a size standard of 1250 employees. The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price contract. The period of performance shall begin no later than 3/1/2019 and shall be active through 2/29/2020 with four option years. This notice is published to conduct market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and socio-economic categories under Small Businesses (SB) and Large businesses capable of performing the requirements. It is strongly recommended that interested parties register in the US Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Biz database and the Small Business Administration (SBA) database. Registration may be accomplished at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ and www.sba.gov/, respectively. Interested parties responding to this sources sought request shall submit the following information at a minimum: (1) company name and address, point of contact with phone number, and DUNS number; (2) documentation relating to capability of performance (including references); (3) intentions of subcontracting program to include set-asides; (4) proof of registration in the VA Vet Biz or SBA websites or intention of registration prior to submission of offers to a solicitation; (5) documentation on company s bonding capacity and limitations; and (6) any other pertinent company documentation. The response date to this Sources Sought notice is Feb 13th, 2019 at 9am CST time. This market research is for informational and planning purposes only to determine if a socio-economic set-aside, or full & open competition, or sole-source procurement is appropriate. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted. Electronic submissions are acceptable DIRECTLY to Grace.Barr@va.gov and not to FBO. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE OTHER THAN WHAT IS NOTED HEREIN. STATEMENT OF WORK GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Title of Project: B-R-A-H-M-S PCT (PROCALCITONIN) TESTING ANALYZER 2. Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide a benchtop automated testing instrument, reagents, consumables and service for B-R-A-H-M-S PCT procalcitonin testing. 4. Background: VA is seeking an Automated Analyzer for procalcitonin testing at CTVHCS Microbiology Department. 5. Performance Period: Period of performance shall be for 1 base year beginning 3/1/19 2/28/20 and four option years running through 2/28/2024. 6. Type of Contract: This is a firm fixed-price contract. B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS All written deliverables shall be phrased in layperson language. Statistical and other technical terminology shall not be used without providing a glossary of terms. C. TASKS, DELIVERABLES/SUPPLIES 1. Automated Analyzer for Procalcitonin (PCT) testing to be installed and validated by the vendor Automated instrument system for B-R-A-H-M-S PCT procalcitonin testing must have the following technical features: Benchtop analyzer must fit within the following dimensions: 30 x 35 x 30 No sample preparation or pre-treatment requirements. Assay must be intended for determining the risk of sepsis. Should require minimum of hands-on-time and a turnaround time of about an hour or less. Assay must be FDA-cleared single-dose format. Ready to use reagents. Minimal operator maintenance Barcode reader for data input, automated qualitative analysis and reporting, with software. Full interface capability with hospital information system to include network interface cable. Delivery and installation of the analyzer by a service trained representative. Training at the facility on use and care of the analyzer must occur by a service trained representative. Single sample or batch testing capability. Minimal startup and maintenance. 2. Reagents, Controls, Calibrators and Consumables to perform B-R-A-H-M-S PCT testing. Minimum of 12 PCT Kits/yr Maximum of 24 PCT kits/yr Test kits will be placed as needed by Microbiology staff. ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY SHIPPING DATE 4702895 Vidas 3 Analyzer 1 Upon Award WE4702895 Vidas 3 Warranty Enhance 1 yr Upon Award 30450-01 Procalcitonin Reagent Min=12 Max=24 IDIQ 412500 Vidas 3 Assay Dilution Cup 6 IDIQ 412501 Vidas Sample Tip 6 IDIQ 412502 Vidas Clean Liner 6 IDIQ 415368 Vidas 3 Empty Vials 6 IDIQ 414230 Vidas 3 Sample Rack 2 IDIQ D. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Maintenance: The contractor shall perform preventative maintenance at intervals specified by the manufacturer to ensure proper equipment performance. Maintenance includes the following: Inventory and recording of systems components. Monthly deliverables shall be received in full. Testing all components for proper test performance. Equipment shall reproduce results according to manufacturer s specifications. After Preventative Maintenance (PM), the contractor shall submit a detailed work report for notice at no additional cost to the government. Delivery of PM parts or materials: the contractor shall provide all preventative service materials at no additional cost to the government. Repairs and support Technical support: Support Personnel will be available by telephone from 0800 to 1700 each business day. On site repairs: Contractor will dispatch on-site support personnel within 24 business hours of determining that phone support is insufficient to correct problem. After repair, the contractor shall submit a detailed work report to include all required materials at no charge to the facility. For the delivery of repair parts or materials, the contractor shall provide all parts and materials at no additional cost to the government. Contractor shall remove all parts, equipment or materials replaced, or upgraded by the contractor due to, but not limited to, repairs, replacements, recall, and upgrades without any cost to the government. Training: The contractor will provide (on-site, off-site) training, (detail specific training needs) Safety: Contractor shall immediately notify the service of any changes in reagents, kit composition, procedure modification, recall notification or any changes that will affect the performance of the test or procedure according to FDA regulation. Test Performance :All tests, procedures, and equipment must perform at manufacturer specifications. Deviations from the performance specifications shall be corrected by the contractor. a. All test performance will be evaluated by and not limited for performance thru peer comparison, quality control, and CAP peer evaluation. E. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE It is agreed that: 1. The preliminary and final deliverables, and all associated working papers, application source code, and other material deemed relevant by VA which have been generated by the contractor in the performance of this task order, are the exclusive property of the U.S. Government and shall be submitted to the CO at the conclusion of the task order. 2. The CO will be the sole authorized official to release, verbally or in writing, any data, draft deliverables, final deliverables, or any other written or printed materials pertaining to this task order. No information shall be released by the contractor. Any request for information relating to this task order, presented to the contractor, shall be submitted to the CO for response. 3. Press releases, marketing material, or any other printed or electronic documentation related to this project, shall not be publicized without the written approval of the CO. F. CONTRACTOR SECURITY REQUIREMENTS This contractor requires no access to CTVHCS or any VA information system. The analyzer will be interfaced to the CTVHCS information system. There will be supervised access when the contractor is physically present for technical support, service calls, and scheduled preventative maintenance. The C&A requirements do not apply. A security accreditation package is not required. NO VA DATA OF ANY TYPE SHALL BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE VA. G. RECORDS MANAGEMENT All records (administrative and program specific) created during the period of the contract belong to Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System (CTVHCS) and must be returned to CTVHCS at the end of the contract. H. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVELLIANCE PLAN (QASP) The QASP and its performance are as follows: Task Indicator Standard Acceptable Quality Level Method of Surveillance Incentive Safety Recall Notification Timely recall notification of reagent and supplies 100% Monthly Monitoring Exercise of Option Period & Past Performance Quality Assurance Preventative maintenance PM performed within specified timeframe 95% Direct Observation Exercise of Option Period & Past Performance Emergency Repair & phone support Within 24 hours 95% Monthly monitoring Successful peer group comparison CAP survey performance 95% Direct Observation & CAP survey reports Successful reporting of results Repeat runs are minimal 95% Direct Observation & QC reports Customer Satisfaction Training of laboratory personnel Provided upon activation of new system 100% Reports of contact or other documentation. Exercise of Option Period & Past Performance NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (05-FEB-2019); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT 877-472-3779 or fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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