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68 -- Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorroheae testing kits

Solicitation ID FA8900-08-R-7331
Posted Date 12 Dec 2007 at 5 AM
Archive Date 14 Feb 2008 at 5 AM
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Contracting Office Fa5066 Hq Afmc/Pk
Agency Department Of Defense
Location United states
The Air Force Institute for Operational Health, Epidemiological Surveillance Division (AFIOH/SDE) is seeking sources that can provide in-vitro molecular diagnostic instrumentation, training and reagents for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorroheae testing using Nucleic Acid Amplification technology. Instrumentation must be FDA approved and capable of performing automated walk-away-hands free analyses. Instrument must maintain absolute automation for all phases of molecular diagnostics testing from sample preparation, amplification and detection to reporting results. Sample preparation must include direct tube sampling with no sample manipulation/preparation. This includes no removal of container caps, no off-board incubation, no removal of specimen swabs, and no manipulation of urine samples prior to testing on instrument. Instrument must have liquid level sensing to confirm adequate sample and reagent levels, must be able to process urine and swab specimens simultaneous and must be one integrated system. Results must be automatically linked to reagent lot numbers, positive specimen results must be sorted and identified for follow up and results must be sent automatically to the laboratory information system and includes drop shipment of reagents at designated intervals.All reagents must be FDA-approved and shall exhibit at least 90% sensitivity and 90% specificity. Upon request, sufficient reagents shall be provided by the Vendor for in-house evaluation of each analyte. Following evaluation, each reagent shall exhibit at least 90% - 95% agreement with reagents currently in use. Estimated Quantities : The reagents and their monthly estimated monthly usage are as follows: Chlamydia trachomatis - 192,000 patient samples, Neisseria gonorrhoeae - 192, 000 patient samples, Chlamydia trachomatis verification kits (250) - 10,255 patient samples, Neisseria gonorrhoeae verification kits (250) - 1,388 patient samples, Chlamydia trachomatis verification kits (100) - 10,255 patient samples, Neisseria gonorrhoeae verification kits (100) - 1,388 patient samples FOB: Destination. AFIOH/SDE, 2513 Kennedy Circle, Brooks City-Base, TX 78235. The contractor shall retain title to the instruments during the entire term of the contract. The contractor shall indemnify and defend the US Air Force from and against any and all third party claims, demands, actions, debts, liabilities, and attorney's fees arising out of, claimed on account of, or in any manner predicated upon loss of , or damage to the property of, and injuries to, or death of any and all persons whatsoever, in any manner caused or contributed to by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the contractor, use of its product, or negligent or willful wrongdoing by its agents, servants or employees. This effort will result in an ID/IQ contract with a base year and four option years. The vendor shall comply with all appropriate Federal, State, and/or local environmental statutes and regulations. Source should include companies CAGE code and business size.
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