6640--Automated ESR CPT Tampa & BP

Contract 36C24826D0010 is a firm-fixed-price award issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 to Alcor Scientific LLC for the provision of fully automated Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) testing on a cost-per-test basis. The total award amount is $722,300.00, consisting of a base year value of $245,260.00 and four subsequent option years. This sole-source procurement was justified based on the unique technical capabilities of the Alcor iSED Pro instrumentation, specifically its ability to maintain 24-hour room temperature specimen stability and achieve a throughput of 175 samples per hour. The contract covers the installation, maintenance, reagents, consumables, and software upgrades for seven analyzers across five operational sites within the Tampa VA Healthcare Network and Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. The contractor is responsible for ensuring equipment effectiveness remains above 90 percent for 30 consecutive days post-installation and completing all validation and correlation studies within 90 calendar days. Key deliverables include the delivery of equipment within 30 days of award, installation within 15 days of delivery, and the provision of comprehensive no-cost training for government personnel. All contractor staff requiring access to VA systems must undergo a National Agency Check with Inquiries background investigation and complete mandatory privacy and security training. The contract mandates strict adherence to FDA regulations, as well as College of American Pathologists and The Joint Commission proficiency testing standards.