NEW - Non Gyn Specimen Processing Lease & Consumables

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Background The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, is issuing a solicitation for a firm-fixed-price contract to provide Non-Gyn Specimen Processing Lease Consumables. This is in support of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System located in Harlingen, Texas. The goal of this contract is to ensure the availability of necessary equipment and consumables for liquid-based preparation of non-gynecologic cytology specimens, along with maintenance and support services. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for furnishing, installing, and maintaining one non-Gyn specimen liquid-based cytology processor. This includes providing all necessary reagents and consumables required for the preparation of non-gynecologic cytology specimens. Specific items include: - **Item 0001**: 5.00 EA Filter, ThinPrep non-gyn 100 pk - **Item 0002**: 1.00 EA PRESERVCYT 32 OZ 4 PK - **Item 0003**: 5.00 EA PRESERVCYT 100 PK VIAL (NON-GYN) - **Item 0004**: 5.00 EA CYTOLYT, 32OZ 4 PK - **Item 0005**: 1.00 EA CYTOLYT TUBES, 50 PK - **Item 0006**: 1.00 EA CYTOLYT TUBES, 80 PK - **Item 0007**: 4.00 EA THINPREP MICROSCOPE SLIDES, NON-GYN 100PK. Additionally, the contractor must provide preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, emergency repair service, annual maintenance and calibration, software updates as applicable, loaner equipment when required, and operator training and technical support. Period of Performance Base Year: August 29, 2026 – August 28, 2027; Option Year 1: August 29, 2027 – August 28, 2028; Option Year 2: August 29, 2028 – August 28, 2029; Option Year 3: August 29, 2029 – August 28, 2030; Option Year 4: August 29, 2030 – August 28, 2031. Place of Performance Department of Veterans Affairs Valley Coastal Bend VA Health Care System located at 2601 Veterans Drive, Harlingen TX.