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

Osometer Analyzer Brand Name or Equal Iowa City, Iowa VHA Pathology & Laboratory Medicine (PLM) has a requirement for a capital purchase for an Osmometer analyzer. The desired analyzer must have the c... Osometer Analyzer Brand Name or Equal Iowa City, Iowa VHA Pathology & Laboratory Medicine (PLM) has a requirement for a capital purchase for an Osmometer analyzer. The desired analyzer must have the capability of performing or reporting the clinical parameters as defined in the statement of work. The instrument must be able to perform as described and meet the performance characteristics for accuracy and precision as defined by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) and the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). The awarded purchase does not obligate any funds and there is no obligation to the Government to purchase and cover products until such time as the individual participating VA facility issues a purchase order. This solicitation uses a Brand Name or Equal Description of the product required. This permits prospective contractors to offer products other than those specifically referenced by brand name. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Iowa City, Iowa VA Health Care System is requesting equipment for the following purpose: requires a freezing point depression Osmometer to perform STAT testing of serum and urine osmolality in ? 3 minutes. See Statement of Work In Attachments.