Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
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The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks to procure two Stealth-H34 laboratory centrifuges for the Erie VA Medical Center. These centrifuges will enhance specimen separation efficiency in the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine core lab. The opportunity is set aside for small businesses and requires delivery within 30 days after receipt of order. Interested vendors should ensure compliance with the specified technical requirements.
Statement of Need (SON) Department of Veterans Affairs Erie VA Medical Center (EVAMC) 135 E. 38th Street, Erie, PA. 16504 Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Erie VA Medical Center (EVAMC), has a new requirement for two (2) Brand Name or Equal to Global Focus Marketing & Distribution (GFMD) Stealth-H34 Brushless TT laboratory centrifuges used for specimen separation of plasma/serum from red blood cells. The two (2) laboratory centrifuges are going to be used in the core lab of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. The Erie VA Medical Center is replacing their current centrifuges due to repeated work orders within the last year. With the needed salient characteristic of a clear cover , these centrifuges will allow staff to complete work more efficiently as they will be able to just glance into the centrifuge to see if specimens are ready for testing. Salient Features (Brand Name or Equal): Must be suitable for tabletop placement. Motor must be 1 horsepower direct drive and brushless. Must contain simultaneous digital RPM (revolutions per minute) and RCF (relative centrifugal force) display. Speed must be customizable in RPM or RCF. Must contain digital time display with timer range between 1-999. Timer must have hold function. Must allow the ability to save and recall up to three speed and time configurations. Settings must be lockable to prevent accidental and non-authorized changes. Rotor chamber must be completely enclosed. Configuration of rotor must be horizontal or swinging bucket style. Lid must be see-through, clear cover . Lid must be closed and locked to operate. Safety mechanism must prevent lid access while operating. Must contain audible end of run indicator alert. Adapters must accommodate both 13mm (5mL, 7mL) and 16mm (10mL) tube diameters. Must accommodate up to 40 blood tubes of varying dimensions. Footprint must not exceed 20 in width, 25 in depth, 16 in height when door is closed. Electrical power must not exceed 120V/60Hz. Training and Installation: Training and installation not required. SECURITY & PRIVACY CONTROL: The Certification & Accreditation (C&A) requirements of VHA Handbook 6500.6 do not apply to this requirement; therefore, a Security Accreditation package is not required. No C&A nor MOU/ISA is required. Sensitive information exposure as part of this contract involves applicable security controls within the facility as part of the VA Information Security Program. If there are any questions related to privacy, please have a member of your staff contact the VA Privacy Service at 202-461-6309. If there are any questions related to the information security, please have a member of your staff contacts the Office of Cyber Security at 304-262-7733. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION OR MATERIAL: This acquisition does not include Government-furnished property (GFP). This acquisition does not include Contractor-acquired property (CAP). End-User/Facility POC: Bernadette Hall, Supervisor, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Acquisition Utilization Specialist: Jill Friend Delivery: All items must be FOB Destination, 30 Days ARO, to the following location: Erie VA Medical Center Attn: Distribution Center 135 E. 38th Street Erie, PA 16504 Monday Friday from 8:00am 4:00pm CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS: Not applicable for this acquisition. SECURITY/NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK REQUIREMENTS: Not applicable for this acquisition.
6515--BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO GLOBAL FOCUS MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION (GFMD) - TWO (2) STEALTH-H34 CENTRIFUGES. TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.
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