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Page 1 of Page 1 of 2 Page 1 of Purpose and Objectives: The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify potential Small Businesses especially any SDVOSB offerors capable of providing Liquid ba... Page 1 of Page 1 of 2 Page 1 of Purpose and Objectives: The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify potential Small Businesses especially any SDVOSB offerors capable of providing Liquid based Cytology as listed below: These are for the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice should demonstrate the firm's ability, capability, and responsibility to provide the principal components of supplies listed in the below Statement of Need. Responses should include the following information: Business name, address, Business point of Contact. All information is to be submitted via e-mail at Ronald.Kline@va.gov. Information provided will not be returned. All responses shall be in the English Language. Responses are due by 12:00 pm (EST) on Thursday, April 11, 2019. No submissions will be accepted after this date and time. Questions can be submitted electronically to Ronald.Kline@va.gov NLT Wednesday, 4-10-19, 3:00 PM EST. This is a Sources Sought Notice and submissions will be used for informational and planning purposes only. This notice does not constitute a formal Request for Quote (RFQ), nor is the government obligated to issue an RFQ. In addition, the Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. Automated VA FORM 2105 Page 2 of 2 The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 has a need to purchase a Liquid Based Cytology Processor for the Pathology Lab. The following salient characteristics must be met. The following are the required characteristics, functional and performance specifications for the requested item. Salient Characteristics Must be able to make a cytology slide using liquid based cytology Must be an automated slide preparation unit Must produce uniform thin-layer slides free of obscuring artifacts such as blood, mucus and inflammation Uses a rotary drive mechanism to gently disperse samples through steps that break up blood, mucus, and non-diagnostic debris. Once broken up, the specimen is thoroughly mixed for homogenization. Uses a pneumatic/ fluidic system controlled by a microprocessor to monitor cell collection. The instrument then draws fluid through a special polycarbonate filter that collects a thin, even layer of diagnostic cellular material. Constantly monitors the rate of flow through the filter during the collection process to prevent the cellular presentation from being too scant or too dense. Collection of the cells on the surface occurs when a vacuum is applied. Transfer of cells to the slides occurs when the filter is pressed against the slide. Produces a 20 mm diameter circle of cells on the slides Uses mechanical, pneumatic and fluidic principles for cell dispersion, collection and transfer. Has a throughput of 25 samples per hour. Does not require a centrifuge Does not require a computer-controlled robotic pipette Is a light-weight countertop automated instrument with a small footprint. Weight is not more than 45 lbs Dimensions: 18 w x 15 d x 19.5 h Power requirements: 100/120 VAC at 2 amps, 47-63 Hz, 200 watts max DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.