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.