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Submission Closed08/12/2014, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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The Truman VA Research and Development Service is soliciting a brand name or equal acquisition for a Bio-Rad Bio-Plex 200 Multiplex Array System. The required equipment includes the Bio-Plex 200 System, a Bio-Plex Pro Wash Station, operator and service manuals, and all associated shipping costs. The system must feature an array reader capable of distinguishing up to 100 color-coded bead sets, an automated 96-well microplate platform, calibration and validation kits, and a dedicated PC with a 17-inch monitor running Windows 7 and necessary analysis software. The contractor is required to provide a minimum one-year warranty covering parts, service, and travel, as well as an estimate for routine preventative maintenance costs. Delivery is to be made to the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, ensuring all materials are in original packaging and stored in dry, protected locations during transit. Proposals must include detailed company information, technical specifications demonstrating that all product requirements are met, and a comprehensive price breakdown for each component. This acquisition does not require connection to VA internal trusted networks, so a Security Accreditation Package is not necessary.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255)

Contract Value

$57,000

NAICS

541711 - Research and Development in Biotechnology

Place of Performance

KS, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC.

Award Issued Date

08/12/2014, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 5

Presolicitation

Type ChangedAug 5

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedAug 12

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

08/12/2014, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255)

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OfficeLEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255)

Office AddressLEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

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Full Description

Statement of Work The Truman VA Research and Development Service is requesting "Brand Name or Equal" solicitation" of a Bio-Rad Bio-Plex 200 Multiplex Array System. The contractor shall provide at minimum the Brand Name or Equal requirements below and as per Price/Cost Schedule: ITEM# 171000201 1 (EA) Bio-Plex 200 System, 100-240 V ITEM# 30034376 1 (EA) Bio-Plex Pro Wash Station ITEM# Manual 2 (EA) Operator/Service Manual ITEM# SHIPPING 1 (EA) Shipping Costs Features Array reader combines 2 lasers, high-throughput fluidics, and real-time digital signal processing to distinguish up to 100 different color-coded bead sets, each representing a different assay Microplate platform automates the reading of 96-well plates, yielding up to 9,600 data points in about 35 min Calibration/validation kits system tools for daily calibration of signal output and for IQ/OQ and monthly validation of the primary performance parameters of the reader PC and monitor 32 bit processor, D-RW, Windows 7 operating system, Microsoft Office Professional and Adobe Acrobat Reader software, and a 17" flat-screen monitor Software controls the instrument, data acquisition, and data analysis for superior curve fitting, statistics reporting, and charting features, without requiring the exporting or importing of files Data analysis utility simple-to-use data analysis tool for nucleic acid applications Microplate Wash Station Microplate wash station for magnetic bead-based assays, includes magnetic plate carrier, waste bottle, 2 buffer bottles Environment conditions Operating temperature 15-30°C (59-86°F) Operating humidity, noncondensing 20-80% Operating altitude up to 2,000 m (6,600') mean sea level Compensatory range ±2°C UL installation category UL Installation Category II, Annex J of UL 3101-1 Pollution degree UL Pollution Degree 2, Sec 3.7, 3.2, of UL 3101-1 Bio-Plex Array Reader Specifications Input voltage range 100-240 V, 1.5 A, 47 - 63 Hz Physical dimensions (W x D x H), cm 43 x 51 x 23 Weight, kg/lb 23/60 Lasers Reporter laser 532 nm, >10 mW, frequency-doubled diode; 30 x 60 µm elliptical beam Classification laser 635 nm, 10 mW, diode; 30 x 60 µm elliptical beam Fluidics Sheath flow rate, µl/sec 90 Cuvette 200 µm square flow channel Sample injection rates, µl/sec 60 Electronics Reporter channel detection Photomultiplier tube, A/D resolution 14 bits Classification and doublet discriminator channel detection Avalanche photodiodes with temperature compensation, A/D resolution 12 bits Communication interface RS-232 Signal Processing Measurement resolution 15 bits effective Processor modes Linear, with logarithmic or linear display option Dynamic range, dB 70 Microplate Platform Specifications Input voltage range 100-240 V, 1.8 A, 47-63 Hz Physical dimensions (W x D x H), cm 44 x 61 x 8 Weight, kg/lb 14.4 (32) Communications interface RS-232 Plate capacity One 96-well microtiter plate, ?0.75 C&A Requirements: This acquisition WILL NOT require services that involve connection of one or more contractor-owned IT devices (such as a laptop computer or remote connection from a contractor system) to a VA internal trusted (i.e., non-public) network. The C&A requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required Maintenance: Vendor shall provide an estimate of routine/preventative maintenance costs Warranty information: Vendor shall provide specific warranty information including parts, service, travel, etc. Warranty shall not be less than 1 year. Delivery, Storage and Handling Information Deliver material in original package marked to identify the contents and P.O. assigned to the order must be displayed on the packaging by the manufacturer. Prior and during transit: Storage is to be in dry and protected location, and maintain integrity of the product. Delivery of all products to: Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital 800 Hospital Dr, Columbia, Missouri 65201 The overall quote shall consist of the following items: " Information about your Company, Vendor " Technical Information for proposed system " Warranty information: " Specifications that demonstrate that product requirements above are met " Listing of line items: Listing of each component in a package deal. Or, listed per item with individual pricing. " Price: