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STATEMENT OF WORK

CONTRACT TITLE
IDIQ Thermofisher Matrix Tubes (Vials) and Racks
CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE
Name: David Older
Address: VA Cooperative Studies Program
Clinical Research Pharmacy Coordinating Center
2401 Centre Avenue, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND/OR SUPPLIES
Base Year
CLIN
Description
Min Qty
Max Qty
Unit
Unit Price
Extended Cost
0001
TUBE 2D 500UL 96/RK NAT 480/CS
100
3,000
CS
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST

Option Year 1
CLIN
Description
Min Qty
Max Qty
Unit
Unit Price
Extended Cost
1001
TUBE 2D 500UL 96/RK NAT 480/CS
100
3,000
CS
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST

Option Year 2
CLIN
Description
Min Qty
Max Qty
Unit
Unit Price
Extended Cost
2001
TUBE 2D 500UL 96/RK NAT 480/CS
100
3,000
CS
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST

Option Year 3
CLIN
Description
Min Qty
Max Qty
Unit
Unit Price
Extended Cost
3001
TUBE 2D 500UL 96/RK NAT 480/CS
100
3,000
CS
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST

Option Year 4
CLIN
Description
Min Qty
Max Qty
Unit
Unit Price
Extended Cost
4001
TUBE 2D 500UL 96/RK NAT 480/CS
100
3,000
CS
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST

BACKGROUND/SCOPE
The Cooperative Studies Program Clinical Research Pharmacy Coordinating Center s Biorepository requires Thermofisher BRAND NAME/MODEL OR EQUAL Matrix tubes and racks (these are consumables) to perform its tasks. The Biorepository is the alternate sample storage site for the VA s Million Veteran Program (MVP) and is charged with processing samples used by the MVP in the conduct of clinical studies. With over 1.6 million samples on hand, the required items must be compatible with MVP established protocols and software scripts used by the processing equipment so only the specified consumables are acceptable to ensure no disruptions to patient care.
Since the actual annual requirement for these items may vary based on projected workload, this will be an IDIQ contract with a minimum and maximum anticipated quantity. Since the user will be performing work requiring these items, the vendor must send one shipment equal to at least one quarter of the ordered amount within 45 calendar days ARO after each period s award. Refer to Period of Performance for more details.
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS for Thermofisher Matrix Tubes and Racks (Brand Name or Approved Equal) must be compatible with the following equipment:
- Beckman Coulter Biomek i7
- Thermofisher Cap-it-All (Capper / Decapper)
- BioMicroLab VolumeChecker
- BioMicroLab XL20
- Hamilton Sample Asset Manager (special freezer configuration)
- Tecans
Items need to be Thermofisher brand name/model or equal to ensure compatibility and integrity with existing processing protocols, equipment, and Million Veteran Program specifications.

Description
Manufacturer
Manufacture Catalog Number
TUBE 2D 500UL 96/RK NAT 480/CS
Thermofisher
3744

Description
V-Bottom ScrewTop Tubes
Closure Color
Colorless
Autoclavable
No
Capacity (Metric)
500 L
Bottom Shape
V-bottom
Material
Virgin Class VI Medical Grade Polypropylene
Package Configuration
5 racks of 96/case
Packaging
Case
Well Shape
V-bottom
Barcode
Non-proprietary, 12x12 Data-matrix
with ECC200 Built-in Error Correction
Product Line
Matrix
Sterility
Sterile
Type
Screw Top Tube, 2D Barcode
Packaging Quantity
5 Case (Racks of 96)
Closure Material
Virgin Class VI Medical Grade Polypropylene
with Virgin Class VI Medical Grade Silicone O-ring
Dnase Free
Yes
Closure Type
Colorless Cap
Unit Size
Case of 480
Compatible with MVP established protocols and software scripts
Integrates / Compatible with labware equipment in-use at ABQ & BOS Biorepositories
Allows storage / review of samples all be read the same way
Permits shared equipment scripts for tracking results
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.
DELIVERY ADDRESS
VA Cooperative Studies Program
Clinical Research Pharmacy Coordinating Center
ATTN: Biorepository
2401 Centre Avenue, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
PERIOD OF PERFORMACE
Base plus option years with dates starting upon contract effective date. Since this is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity requirement, user may submit additional orders through contracting during a contract period.
Vendor must deliver within 45 calendar days ARO after an order is submitted since the user will be performing work requiring these items.

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