This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The simplified acquisition procedures of FAR Part 13 will be used in conjunction with commercial items procedures of FAR Part 12. The Solicitation number for this RFP is VA-261-09-RQ-0068.NAICS code is 339113. List of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): 1. Liquid Based PAP Smear Test Equipment: Equipment shall include: Slide Processor Slide stainer Centrifuge Computer Multi-vial Vortexer The liquid based PAP Smear Instrument shall have the following characteristics; Ethanol as a preservative. Must process up to 30 specimens at once. The system must have the ability to stain the PAP slides in conjunction with slide preparation. The system must have greater than 60% in high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) detection when compared to the conventional Pap smear preparation. Must have an unsatisfactory rate of less than 1% when compared to conventional slide preparations. Delivery, acceptance and FOB point: VANCHCS 10535 Hospital Way Sacramento, CA 95655 The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items and Addendum (June 2008); 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and Addendum (Oct 2008); 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991); 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008); 852.233-70 Protest Content Jan 2008); 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (Jan 2008); 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items including clauses incorporated by reference under Section b (15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 24) and (37) (Dec 2008). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-28. This is a best-value procurement. Offeror shall submit all information with offer as required in 52.212-1; and a completed copy of provisions 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Offerors may obtain copies of the reference provisions and clauses at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or by sending an email to the Contracting Officer at [email protected]. The Contracting Officer may include any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements, personnel security requirements, fingerprints or warranty requirements) determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. Quotations must be received by Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 3:00 pm Pacific Time. If submitting your quote in hard copy, it shall be submitted to: Nick Kluch (90/CCA) VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Bldg. 6, Room c-134, 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304; or via email at the address listed above. Web based offers will not be accepted.

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