Automated Gram Stainer System for Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19, Rocky Mountain Acquisition Center (RMAC) is seeking information and sources that can provide an Automated Gram Stainer System for Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, located at 1700 N Wheeling St., Aurora, CO 80045. The NAICS code is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees. Specifications: Throughput 120 slides per hour Maximum Footprint: H 12 inches x W 24 inches x D 24 inches Standardized staining always dispenses the same reagent volume Each slide separated & fresh staining reagent used each time to prevent cross contamination Improved microorganism differentiation compared to manual and bath staining results Barcode reader to assist with full traceability of reagents Traceability of users and maintenance to allow for troubleshooting problems & ensuring compliance User management to ensure standardization of the process Touch screen Customize & programable protocols Rapid results (under 5 minutes) with fully automated process from fixation to slide drying Package includes:

Automated Gram Stainer Instrument Training Material  This is a request for information and sources only, which may or may not lead to a future solicitation! This is not a request for proposal (RFP). No questions will be answered. The VA will not pay for any information received resulting from this, sources sought notice. Information should be forwarded to the Contract Specialist.

If your organization can provide these services and is interested in this opportunity, please respond to Karly Morris, Contract Specialist, via e-mail at Karly.Morris@va.gov and NCO19Services2@va.gov with the above information requested. The response due date for this information is 9 AM Central Time, on Monday, April 15, 2024.  In response to this announcement, please provide the information below:

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