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Statement of Work Hologic ThinPrep 2000 Background: The Alexandria VAMC currently utilizes a Hologic T2000 cytology processor for PAP Smear specimens that has outlived its usable life. We are looking ... Statement of Work Hologic ThinPrep 2000 Background: The Alexandria VAMC currently utilizes a Hologic T2000 cytology processor for PAP Smear specimens that has outlived its usable life. We are looking to replace this processor. Project Scope: The purchase, delivery, installation and setup of a Hologic ThinPrep 2000 Processor LINE ITEM QUANITY UNIT OF ISSUE ThinPrep T2000 Processor 1 EA T2000 Standard Service Plan 1 EA Supply Specifications Requirements: Physical Characteristics Dimensions: 18 x 19.5 x 15 inches Operating Voltage 100/120V Approximately 25 samples per hour Sample types: Gynecological and Non-gyn (fluids, urine, and fine needle aspiration) Warranty and Support: The warranty and support must cover all components of the requirement in accordance with standard manufacturer s warranty Delivery Location: Alexandria VAMC Building 7, 3rd Floor Main Laboratory 2495 Shreveport Highway 71 Pineville, LA 71306 Installation: All work and installation will be coordinated with the Lab Manager and Biomedical Engineering groups. Phasing and work schedule will be provided and coordinated with the Lab Manager. A detailed installation schedule will be provided once contract has been awarded. The vendor will confine operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized and approved by the Contracting Officer and Lab Manager. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor s performance. Working space and space available shall be as determined by the Lab Manager. Training: The Contractor will be responsible for providing on-site user training of the Histology and Cytology Department. Each site will have onsite user training included to be used at their discretion. The training can occur at any location within the individual s site network of hospital or clinics. Training can be held concurrently at multiple sites or staggered as deemed by CO and/or Lab Manager. Training shall have a one (1)-year window to be used. Operations and Storage Areas: The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized and approved by the Contracting Officer and/or Lab Manager. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance. Daily, Contractor shall keep work, storage, and staging areas clean and neat. Contractor shall provide sufficient trash containers so that there is no debris lying around. The containers shall be emptied at least weekly and more frequently, if needed. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS): Contractor shall provide three (3) copies of each Material Safety Data Sheet for every product, chemical, etc. used on this project. MSDS sheets shall be provided for any material on the same day those materials arrive on VA property. At no time shall the Contractor have, or permit subcontractors to have, materials on station without MSDS sheets. All instructions for use shall be followed. Products will not be used until MSDS's are submitted to the COR. The contractor shall maintain a current, green in color, loose-leaf notebook on the job site at all times, which is readily available for viewing by the COR or VA Safety Officer. Work Hours: Normal business hours are 7:30AM to 4:30PM Monday thru Friday excluding Federal Holidays. Work completed outside this time must be requested through the COR and approved by the CO. Requests for after hours work must be submitted in writing to the COR and CO. Coordinator two (2) weeks prior to work. The VA requires that information submitted must contain: extent of work, workers involved, the affected areas, and the estimated times of operation.