The Federal Medical Center, Lexington, KY is soliciting quotations under Request for Quote (RFQ) P01090900002 for a Hematology Analyzer, Sysmex XS-1000I with Auto Loader, brand name or equal, with the following description: 56.4L X 16.7W (IN), Fluorescent flow cytometry and advanced cell counting in a space-saving footprint makes the XS-Series Automated Hematology Analyzers an excellent choice for laboratories that have smaller sample volumes. Available with and without an auto sampler, the XS offers 21 testing parameters and closed tube sampling to assure operator safety. Requires less than four feet of counter space and only 20 l of sample. CBC + 5-part differential analyzer that requires less than four feet of counter space.

Award date will be approximately Sept. 14, 2009, with offers due by Sept. 11, 2009, 2:00 PM EDST. This solicitation is unrestricted, FOB Destination. Deliveries will be made to the Federal Medical Center, 3001 Leestown Rd., Lexington, KY 40511. The contract type is a firm-fixed price. The Government will award to the responsible offeror, whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, that is considered to be most advantageous to the Government, with price being the determining factor. Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations have the right to submit offers/bids equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. The solicitation will be distributed solely through the General Services Administrations Federal Business Opportunities website: http://www.fedbizopps.gov. The site provides downloading instructions. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to insure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition.. Payment will be made using Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The point of contact for all information regarding this solicitation is Janet Toy, Contract Specialist, at the address and phone number listed. All responsible sources may submit a quote to the address listed, via fax @ 859-253-8824 or via email to [email protected].