IVD Test System Lease

The State of Idaho, Department of Health and Welfare, is seeking bids for the lease of an FDA-approved IVD test system for clinical testing. The system must be capable of testing multiple pathogens simultaneously and have full FDA approval for IVD testing. The lease agreement will include the provision of testing consumables, instrument service, and equipment. The contract term is expected to be one year, with the option to renew for up to five years. • The test system must be able to detect and differentiate various respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases. • The system must be modular and capable of expanding testing capacity if needed. • The system must be fully automated and capable of directly testing and reporting results from clinical specimens with minimal intervention. • The system must be compatible with specific specimen types, including nasopharyngeal swabs and stool samples. • The estimated annual test volume is 200 tests per year. • The contractor must provide on-site training and maintenance support. • The contractor must maintain insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance.