SAM #36C26126Q1095

VA Palo Alto Seeks COPAN WASP Automated Specimen Processor System and Accessories

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Regional Procurement Office West, is preparing a procurement for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System's Microbiology Laboratory: - Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs, Regional Procurement Office West, Network Contracting Office 21, VA Palo Alto Health Care System - OEM Highlight: COPAN is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer for the Walk-Away Specimen Processor (WASP) system - Products Requested: - COPAN WASP Basic System with Start-up Kit (Part #419650) – Qty: 1 - WASP Software (Part #419657) – Qty: 1 - WASP HEPA Filter (Part #419652) – Qty: 1 - WASP Sort Out Carousel (Part #419651) – Qty: 1 - WASP Bi-directional Interface (Part #419653) – Qty: 1 - Automatic Loop Change Module (Part #419654) – Qty: 1 - Complete Double Loop System (Part #419621) – Qty: 1 - Urine Turning Table (Part #WO086-03-1900C) – Qty: 1 - Gram Slide Prep Module-Laser Etch (Part #W086-40N) – Qty: 1 - Plate Bottom Labeling Option (Part #WO086-03-1800) – Qty: 1 - UPS Unit 3kVA for WASP (Part #42030-180R) – Qty: 1 - Services Requested: - Installation and service support for the WASP system and accessories - Notable Requirements: - System must automate microbiological specimen processing (vortexing, inoculating, streaking, Gram slide preparation) - Must support integration with the laboratory information system (LIS) - All items are requested in single-unit quantities - Brand name or equal solutions are acceptable, but COPAN is the referenced OEM

Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT / PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

Purchase or Lease of a Brand Name or Equal COPAN Walk-Away Specimen Processor (WASP)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 5, Health Service Area (HSA) 52, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, on behalf of VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS), intends to issue a solicitation for the purchase or lease of a brand name or equal COPAN Walk-Away Specimen Processor (WASP) and associated accessories, software, installation, training, and service support. This notice is being posted for acquisition planning and to inform interested vendors of an upcoming requirement.

Microbiology Laboratory has a requirement for a walk-away automated specimen processing system that can standardize and improve microbiological specimen processing. The system is intended to increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency, reduce turnaround times, and reduce repetitive manual handling. The desired system should automate specimen processing functions such as vortexing, inoculating, streaking, and Gram slide preparation, and should support integration with the laboratory information system (LIS).

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