Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

GENERAL: The James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (JAHVH), Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, Microbiology Department, has a requirement for a Bench top specimen cytospin centrifuge. The prior cen... GENERAL: The James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (JAHVH), Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, Microbiology Department, has a requirement for a Bench top specimen cytospin centrifuge. The prior centrifuge EE 71395 is no longer operable or able to be repaired. BACKGROUND: The centrifuge requires repair and was taken out of service by the Biomed department. According to the Manufacturer the currently used centrifuge is now considered to be obsolete and is no longer able to be serviced. Spare parts for this model are no longer available and cannot be provided. PURPOSE: The Microbiology Department will utilize the centrifuge to rapidly and efficiently concentrate and prepare cellular samples from various biological fluids, such as blood, urine, and other bodily fluids, for microscopic examination and diagnostic analysis. By utilizing centrifugal force, the cytospin centrifuge facilitates the formation of a monolayer of cells on a microscope slide, enhancing the visualization and identification of cellular morphology and pathology. This instrument is essential for clinical laboratories and research facilities, enabling accurate and timely diagnosis of diseases, including hematological disorders and infections. SCOPE: This is a name-brand-only requirement. The vendor shall ensure the product meets the following specifications listed in the salient characteristics. No substitutions will be acceptable for this requirement.