Tarrant County Ionwave #F2027036

Tarrant County seeks two Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Dx PCR system packages and related kits, software, training, and service

Tarrant County Public Health’s North Texas Regional Laboratory is seeking two brand-specific Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Dx PCR system packages for regulated laboratory testing. - Buyer: Tarrant County Public Health, North Texas Regional Laboratory (NTRL), including its Bioterrorism Response and Emerging Agents Section. - OEMs: Thermo Fisher Scientific and its Applied Biosystems brand; the solicitation requires new equipment and does not accept alternate brands or refurbished products. - Requested equipment and software: Two QuantStudio 5 Dx packages (A66525), each including a 96-well, 0.2 mL system with laptop (A47326), IQ/OQ/PQ Qualification Kit (A34911), one-year Diomni Enterprise IVD software license (A58195), and the specified training and installation consultation. Two additional AB Assurance QuantStudio 5 Dx OQPQ kits (ZGD1SCQS5DX) are also requested. - Service and implementation: Each package includes Platinum Warranty Enhancement (ZGPWSCQS5DX), SmartStart QuantStudio training (TRN00301), half-day Diomni SmartStart training (A58880), and Diomni installation consultation (A58881). The scope also requires installation, network and LIS/LIMS connectivity checks, testing, qualification, maintenance, and technical support. - Notable requirements: The instrument must support enterprise data review, automated QC, secure user management, and applicable LIS/LIMS connectivity. Bidders must be authorized Thermo Fisher Scientific/Applied Biosystems resellers or integrators, with manufacturer-trained personnel for installation and qualification. The included first year of instrument coverage is extended by two additional years of service purchased upfront; software licensing is annual. - Security and delivery: Vendor personnel accessing County data or secure facilities must pass required background checks. Hosted or cloud services must protect County data, keep it within the contiguous United States, provide breach notification within 48 hours, support security audits, and provide software patches. Delivery is to the County’s Fort Worth location.

Description

Tarrant County Public Health North Texas Regional Laboratory seeks a qualified vendor to supply an Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Dx Real-Time PCR System with a laptop, Diomni Enterprise IVD software, extended service coverage, qualification, and training. The system will support regulated diagnostic qPCR workflows and must be new; alternate products will not be considered. The scope includes delivery, installation, implementation, system testing, software connectivity, and ongoing maintenance and support. Bids must cover all items, use APHL membership pricing, and include all applicable costs; award is all-or-none.

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