Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Bactalert Automated Blood Culture Detection System
Deadline: 02 Jul 2026
Posting Date: 02 Jul 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 144422219
Document Ref. No.: 36C24826Q0877
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Tender Details
The Government is in need to acquire two (2) BACT/ALERT VIRTUO automated blood culture detection systems, for use in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at the Veterans Affairs Caribbean Healthcare System main facility in San Juan, PR. The systems will be used for continuous monitoring and detection of microbial growth in blood and sterile body fluid cultures, and shall include all associated software, hardware, middleware connectivity, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), and printer.
The requirements consist of the following:
Two (2) BACT/ALERT VIRTUO blood culture detection systems
One MAESTRIA (Middleware for Streamlined Laboratory Operations)
MAESTRIA Computer, Monitor, Keyboard, Printer and UPS
Installation, Training and Validation at the VACHS Laboratory
Initial reagents (culture bottles) for validation
Full-Service support for the first year starting when the equipment goes live. These services shall include any parts replacement, repair services, and preventive maintenance services
Full-Service support shall be provided as needed, twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week
Preventive Maintenance services shall be performed Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
The Contractor shall provide, install, and maintain, as indicated, any and all ancillary support equipment, consumables/supplies, parts and accessories necessary to fully operate the blood culture analyzer(s) as cabinetry to support/house the analyzer (if necessary), universal interface equipment, UPS capable of supporting the full scope of equipment operation with a built-in line conditioner, for each proposed analyzer
Delivery date for these items is estimated to be 09/15/2026. This is a pre-solicitation notice. No quotes are being requested at this moment.
Notice ID: 36c24826q0877
Department/Ind. Agency: veterans affairs, department of
Sub-tier: veterans affairs, department of
Office: 248-network contract office 8 (36c248)
Product Service Code: 6640 - laboratory equipment and supplies
NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: aug 01, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
Documents
Tender Notice
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