The Naval Medical Logistics Command intends to negotiate on a sole source basis (IAW FAR 13.501 with QBC Diagnostics, 168 Bradford Drive Port Matilda, PA 16870, as the only responsible source that can provide a dry hematology system that does not require the use of liquid reagents. The QBC STAR System measures nine CBC (complete blood count) hematological parameters from venous or capillary blood samples: hematocrit, hemoglobin, MCHC (mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration), platelet count, white blood cell count, granulocyte count and percentage, and lymphocyte/monocyte count and percentage. This acquisition is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures FAR 13.501 under the authority of the test program for commercial items (section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996). There are not set-aside restrictions for this requirement. The intended procurement will be classified under North America industry Classification System (NAICS) 334516 with a Small Business Size Standard of 500. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for this requirement. However, parties interested in responding to this notice will need to submit technical data, including cost, sufficient to determine capability in providing the same product. All capability statements received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Capability statements shall be submitted by email only as a MS Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Jaime Belletto, [email protected] by 4 PM EST on June 17, 2010. No phone calls accepted. Essential Characteristics Dimensions (in) 16.3” x 16” x 16.3” Weight (Ib) 30 FDA Clearance YES Automated or Semiautomated Automated Capabilities/Parameters WBC (White Blood Count), Plt (Platelet), HB(Hemoglobin), Hct (Hematocrit), G# (Granulocyte count) and %(percentage of granulocytes) Lymphocyte/Monocyte (count and percentage), MCHC(mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration) 3 part or 5 part differential 2 (yet lymphocyte and monocyte is measured together) Cycle Time (sec) 420 (7 minutes) Start up time (min.) 1 CBC rate/hour 8 Data Storage Capacity NONE (an additional module is available as an add-on if this feature is desired.) Calibration Automatic Quality Control Shelf Life - NA (internal electronic quality control) Inaccuracy Rate - WBC - 6.4% HB - 1.9% PLT- 6% HCT - 2% GRAN - 3.2% LYMPH/MONO - 3.2% Liquid or Dry Reagent Dry Discarding Methods *Once the analysis is complete, remove the QBC STAR tube and discard it in a biohazard container. Presence of auto sampling feature NO If the unit possesses auto sampling capability, does it have closed or open tube (vial) sampling? NA Capable of analyzing reticulocytes NO Presence of visual output YES Follows CLIA and NCCLS standards/regulations YES Requires Software Upgrades NO (possibly in the future) Distinguishing Features *No liquid reagents required *User friendly Operating Environment (Fahrenheit) (65o - 95o is preferable)60.8 °F to 89.6 °F The shelf life of the reagents for storage and once opened a. 12-14 months for storage of the dry reagents once it is inserted in the device.

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