University of Iowa Ionwave #RFI 18597

University of Iowa Seeks LIMS Software for Tissue and Cellular Therapy

The University of Iowa is seeking information from qualified suppliers regarding tissue and cellular therapy laboratory information management system (LIMS) software solutions for its Pathology department. - Government Buyer: - University of Iowa, University of Iowa Health Care, Purchasing PCO 202 - Products and Services Requested: - Comprehensive LIMS software for tissue and cellular therapy - Must support collection, processing, labeling, storage, modification, distribution, and transfusion tracking - Integration with Epic EMR and diagnostic equipment via HL7 interfaces - Support for up to 50 concurrent users - High availability and robust reporting/workflow customization - Data migration from existing systems - Hardware requirements (if applicable) - Annual software subscription, maintenance, and support - Training and implementation services - Volume: Year 1 based on 180 products, with a 15% increase in Year 2 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with HIPAA, GLB, 21CFR Part 11, and accreditation standards (AABB, FDA, FACT, CLIA, JC) - Preference for US-based data storage and data residency - Detailed pricing for software, hardware, licenses, training, data migration, and ongoing support - References from comparable institutions required - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified LIMS software providers - Place of Performance: - University of Iowa Health Care medical centers (Iowa City campus, downtown Iowa City, North Liberty campus)

Description

The University of Iowa seeks written information from qualified suppliers capable of providing tissue and cellular therapy laboratory information management systems software products and services. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather details on available software solutions, including features, functionalities, pricing, and support capabilities. The information collected will assist the University in developing one or more full Requests for Proposal (RFPs) in the future. Responses must be submitted electronically via the eBid system by June 9, 2026.

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