Chief, A&MMS (90C), VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23249

66 -- CHEMISTRY ANALYZER SOL RFP 652-68-97 DUE 032497 POC Mary A. Moss The VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA intends to negotiate a sole source procurement with Abbott Laboratories, Diagnostic Divison, AP6C Dept. 921, One Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, IL 60064 to lease a Chemistry Analyzer (Axsym, Serial # 6326) or equal and to purchase Reagents. The tests required are: Amphetamine/Methamphetamine, Barbituates, Benzodiazepine, Cannabinoids, Cocaine, Ethanol, Methadone, Opiates, PCP, Acetaminophen, Carbamazepine, Digoxin, Gentamicin, NAPA, Procainamide, Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, Quinidine, Salicylate, Theophylline, Tricyclic Antidepressants, Valproic Acid, Vancomycin, CEA. The analyzer must be an automated immunoassay instrument that provides full random continuous and immediate access with STAT testing capabilities accomplished by an independent relationship between sampling and processing. The menu must include: therapeutic drugs, thyroids, fertility, metabolic tumor markers, drugs of abuse toxicology. These assays will either be done by FPIA (low molecular weight) of MEIA (high molecular weight)technology. The instrument must be ASTM complaint; bi-directional interface. The analyzer must automatically perform diagnostic checks prior to every run and automatically alert the operator of any discrepancies by use of a visual and audible alarm. The analyzer must be self contained with no external plumbing requirements. The reagents, calibrators, and controls must be fully reconstituted and require no temperature equilibration. The disposable reaction vessels and matrix cells should be provided at not charge. The analyzer must be capable of on board dilution; be able to perform reflex testing. The analyzer must be capable of processing multiple technologies simultaneously; must perform drugs of abuse using FPIA in a random access format. The analyzer must have adjustable gray zones for abused drugs. The contract will be for one year with the option to renew for three (3) additional years.Bidders offering an equal product must furnish descriptive literature. The bid package will beavailable February 22, 1997. (0034)

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