Brand Name Advanced Instruments Osmo1 Single-Sample Micro-Osmometer.

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Background The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing this contract to procure an Advanced Instruments Osmo1 Single-Sample Micro-Osmometer for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS). The goal of this contract is to enhance the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory's capabilities in measuring osmolality in various body fluids, which is critical for patient care and compliance with CLIA and CAP requirements. This contract is awarded as a sole source to ensure that the specific brand name equipment meets the necessary specifications and performance standards required by the laboratory. Work Details The contractor shall provide, deliver, install, and test one Advanced Instruments Osmo1 Single-Sample Micro-Osmometer. The specifications for the device include: - Amperage: 0.5 A - Display: Touchscreen - Hertz: 50/60 Hz - Model: Osmo1 The micro-osmometer must be capable of measuring osmolality using the freezing point depression method with a sample volume requirement of 20 microliters or less per test. It should have a measuring range of at least 0–2000 mOsm/kg H₂O, with a resolution of 1 mOsm/kg H₂O. The instrument must support a throughput of at least 20 patient samples per hour and include features such as an integrated barcode scanner, thermal printer, and connectivity ports for laboratory information systems. Initial consumables and accessories required for installation must also be provided, including microsample test kits and calibration standards. Place of Performance The delivery and installation will take place at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System located at 4300 W. 7th St, Little Rock, AR 72205.