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Vendor Name and Address:
DAKO CANADA INC.
12 Falconer Drive
Unit 4
Mississauga Ontario
Canada
L5N3L9
Nature of Requirements:
IHC Stainer
39903-130199/A
Barenz, Leanne
Telephone No. - (204) 983-0506
Fax No. - (204) 983-7796
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), on behalf
of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), intends to
negotiate with Dako Canada Inc. for the provision of the
following:
Dako Autostainer Link 48
Automated Immunohistochemistry Staining System Specifications
Introduction
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has a requirement for
two (2), bench top, immunohistochemical (IHC) staining
instruments to upgrade its capabilities at its Lethbridge and
Winnipeg laboratory facilities. The CFIA Lethbridge Laboratory
is home to one of four OIE BSE Reference Laboratories and the
Canadian BSE Reference Laboratory. The Winnipeg Laboratory
participates in annual proficiency testing distributed by the
Reference Laboratory as well as serving as the "back-up"
laboratory for BSE confirmation. The BSE reference laboratory'
s mandate is the confirmation of suspect samples (including
international suspect cases), quality assurance & quality
control for BSE screening laboratories and validation of test
methods. The main test to confirm BSE in a sample is by IHC.
1. Mandatory Physical Specifications:
1a. Footprint size can not exceed: 27 " D x 90 " W
1b. Electrical specifications: 120 V
1c. Bench top configuration to accommodate limited space
2. Mandatory Performance Specifications:
2a. Large run capacity, minimum 48 slides, through put run time
of 48 slides including deparafinization, rehydration and
pretreatments must be completed in 3-5 hours.
2b. Capability of running multiple protocols (5-10), with
varying reagent volumes and incubation times simultaneously
within a single staining rack.
2c. Completely "open" system - flexibility of using in-house
antibodies, reagents from multiple vendors (veterinary and
research applications) including wash buffer, target
retrievals, kits, serum block, blocking agents, chromogens and
slides. Full disclosure of any additional requirements if
running another companies reagents or kits.
2d. Multiple reagent vial capacity, capable of using a minimum
of 5 antibodies per run, as well as multiple detection kits
simultaneously.
2e. Ability to create and use in-house custom protocols.
2f. Ability to separates hazardous waste from non-hazardous
waste, resulting in the minimal generation of hazardous waste.
2g. Variable reagent dispensing volume capabilities, ranging
from 100 - 500ul.
2h. Dropzone variability on a slide-by-slide basis.
2i. Capability of running double and triple stains
2j. Ability to print slide labels while the IHC run is running.
2k. Ability to connect with both LAN and WAN systems.
2l. Ability to provide standardized and customized printable
IHC reports (for example capturing what pretreatment,
antibody, kit and chromogen was used during a run)
2m. Ability to produce customized printable quality reports
(for example capturing kit lot numbers) and searches with the
autostainer software.
2n. Complete traceability of slides, reagents and software
events.
2o. All peripheral equipment required to run the stainer
including: computer, keyboard, mouse, monitor, server for WAN
capabilities, report printer, slide label printer, barcode
reader, uninterrupted power supply, surge protector. All
components must fit in above stated footprint.
3. Preferred Specifications
3a. Ability to have a delayed run start.
4. Additional Requirements:
4a. 12 month warranty on parts and labor
4b. preventative maintenance visit one year following
installation including parts, labor and travel.
4c. On-site technical installation.
4d. Expert Immunohistochemistry Technical Specialist available
for troubleshooting with complete product knowledge (please
provide customer references to support).
4e. Expert service technician located in Canada to ensure
quick response time (
