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Description SUBJECT: Sources Sought Immunoassay Random Access Multiplex Analyzer 1. PURPOSE The Department of Veterans Affairs, South Texas Network Contracting Office, on behalf of the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS), Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS), is seeking information from qualified sources capable of providing a fully automated, random-access multiplex immunoassay analyzer system to replace existing end-of-life immunoassay equipment. This request for information is issued for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government is specifically seeking information from Small Businesses (SB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) that can provide equipment and services meeting the minimum technical requirements outlined below. 2. BACKGROUND CTVHCS requires replacement of existing multiplex immunoassay testing equipment that has reached the end of its economic lifecycle. The replacement system is needed to maintain accurate, reliable autoimmune, infectious disease, and specialty immunoassay testing in support of patient care in the VA clinical laboratory environment. 3. MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The requested solution is an Immunoassay Random Access Multiplex Testing Instrumentation System that meets or exceeds the following minimum requirements derived from the Statement of Objectives: a. System Type Fully automated, random access multiplex immunoassay analyzer suitable for clinical laboratory use. Capable of consolidating autoimmune, infectious disease, and specialty immunoassay testing on a single platform. b. Testing Capabilities FDA approved analyzer capable of analyzing both Total Syphilis (IgG/IgM) and RPR. Supports testing for autoimmune markers, infectious disease markers, and other specialty immunoassays as defined in the offered test menu. Provides programmable priority testing for STAT samples (ability to prioritize STAT specimens within routine workflow). Includes integrated quality control functionality, allowing performance of quality control checks and documentation of QC results. c. Sample Handling and Utilities Accepts CLSI (Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute) standard specimen tubes. Operates on a 110volt power system. Includes an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) appropriate for the offered instrument. Provides a user interface for programming and operation; a touchscreen interface is preferred but not mandatory. d. Installation / Site Requirements Vendor shall provide delivery, installation, and initial operational checks at: Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service Central Texas Veterans Health Care System 1901 Veteran s Memorial Dr. Temple, TX 76504 Installation shall include removal and appropriate handling/disposition of the existing end-of-life cycle analyzer (Government equipment ID EE# 152362) in coordination wi