Brand-name Bio-Rad BioPlex 2200 analyzer for VA hospital.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 16, intends to procure a Bio-Rad BioPlex 2200 system for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) in Little Rock, AR. This is a brand-name requirement for a fully automated multiplex immunoassay analyzer used for autoimmune and infectious disease testing. The procurement includes the analyzer, installation, training, and a one-year warranty. Only authorized distributors of Bio-Rad products may respond. The contract value is estimated between $100,000 and $1,000,000. Delivery is required within 60 days of award.