DOCUMENT
65 -- LAB SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer - Justification and Approval (J&A)
- Notice Date
- 9/11/2018
- Notice Type
- Justification and Approval (J&A)
- NAICS
- 339112
— Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 4801 Veterans Drive;St Cloud MN 56303
- ZIP Code
- 56303
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26318Q9937
- Archive Date
- 9/26/2018
- Point of Contact
- Wendy Hoeschen
- E-Mail Address
-
wendy.hoeschen@va.gov
(wendy.hoeschen@va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Award Number
- 36C26318P3695
- Award Date
- 9/11/2018
- Description
- VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under $150K VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($150K) Acquisition Plan Action ID:___VA263-18-AP-3526________ Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 12, Minneapolis Medical Center is in need of a Bi-Directional DNA thermo sequencer to be used in the molecular diagnostic laboratory. This will be a one time purchase of the instrument. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Required with purchase is on of each: -SeqStudio with smart start -SeqSudio Starter Kit -SeqStudio Desk top -AB Assurance 1PM seqStudio Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer utilizes a unique all-in-one cartridge that combines the capillary array, polymer reservoir and anode buffer, which vastly simplifies preparation and hands-on processing time (The system is cartridge based, which means quicker easier set up). The SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer has the ability to perform both Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis runs on the same plate, at the same time. (The system uses the gold standard sanger technology and is bi-directional.) Clinical testing and research and development samples can be run on different cartridges to avoid possible contamination, and sharing reagents. The cartridge design enables multiple users to share a single SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer. The SeqStudio has various ways of connecting to a network or computer, 1. Direct connection, 2. LAN 2. Thermal Fisher Cloud Connection. For routine use, the reagent cartridge can be used and stored on the instrument or in the refrigerator for up to 4 months after first use. This greatly reduces the cost of disposing unused or expired reagents. (The SeqStudio has a long shelf life of reagents. The reagents are good for 4 months.) The instrument is designed for LOW SPECIMEN THROUGHPUT. Our patient testing will be low throughput which makes the system optimal for our use. The system s size is most compatible with the size of the MVAHCS molecular laboratory. Size is not referred to as the size of the actual instrument but size in the amount of specimens that can be performed on the instrument. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research was conducted and the SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer is the only analyzer that meets all of the needs of the facility. A search was conducted on Vetbiz and two SDVOSB s appeared in the search. Affirmative Solutions appears to be out of business and they were a firm that provided medical solutions for businesses not equipment, so this does not meet the rule of two. However, Fisher is the only authorized dealer to sell these analyzers and they are a large business.
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- Justification and Approval (J&A)
- File Name: 36C26318P3695 36C26318P3695_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4586827&FileName=-15046.docx)
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