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This is a request for information advising interested parties that the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) is seeking information on providers of laboratory e-tools for the following purposes:

  • Proficiency Testing/External Quality Assessment
  • Equipment Management
  • Data Integration Engines
  • Sample Referral Software
  • Instrument Data Capture Software
  • Data Centralization Software
  • Data Analysis Software for Laboratory Data
  • Freezer Management, and
  • Laboratory Information Management Systems

 Vendors will be asked to complete a questionnaire pertaining to their products/tools. APHL's intent is to include vendors and their products' information in an online interactive repository that will be available globally.

Instructions to Vendors

​This Request for Information (RFI) is not an order.  No cost can be charged to APHL for any reason. This is not a request or authorization to perform work at APHL's expense. Any work performed will be at the vendor's own discretion and expense. The RFI does not represent a commitment to buy.  APHL is providing a questionnaire to vendors to complete as a part of this RFI. All interested parties are required to answer the questions in the questionnaire, the link to which is provided here​.  APHL's goal is to keep the online repository updated and relevant; therefore, as vendors make updates to their tools they are requested to reach out to the point of contact, Natalie Martinez (natalie.martinez@aphl.org), to provide new information.

​Time for response

The repository will include a compilation of laboratory tools that Ministries of Health can reference for possible use.  Vendors/tool providers and Ministries of Health will be responsible for licensing and implementation costs. APHL is providing this repository as a means for Ministries to learn about options available for meeting the needs of their laboratories and as a way to compare options available and viewing each tool's maturity level. Selection of vendors/providers and associated costs is at the discretion of Ministries of Health.

The repository will be updated on a regular and continuous basis as complete responses are received from Lab e-Tool providers. APHL expects to launch the repository in April 2022; therefore, the sooner responses are provided, the more likely it will be included in the repository as part of the launch. 

Materials

​​The Official RFI Document will provide detailed information in regards to this request, please read it on its entirety. ​