Salient Characteristics Detection System.docx
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- Automated Microbiology Detection System
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- PANHCA-5453
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Department of the Army Medical Command
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This document is a Sources Sought notice for an Automated Microbiology Detection System. The Department of the Army Medical Command is seeking potential sources to provide one (1) system to support the Pathology Department at the Raymond W. Bliss Army Health Clinic in Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
The desired characteristics of the system include being U.S. EPA approved for detecting E. coli and total coliforms, being self-contained and automated, capable of running up to 16 samples at once using multiple incubation temperatures and test types, and providing incubation and interpretation in 2-24 hours. The technical specifications require full automation, laboratory-grade test results, and a dynamic range of capabilities. The solicitation has a NAICS code of 334513 with a size standard of 750 employees. The Government is interested in responses from all small business categories.
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Salient Characteristics Automated Microbiology Detection System
1. Desired Characteristics:
a. U.S. EPA approved for the presence/absence of E. coli and total coliforms.
b. Self- contained automated microbiology detection system
c. Instrument can run up to 16 samples at once, using multiple incubation temperatures and test types.
d. Incubation and interpretation in 2-24 hours, depending on test type.
2. Technical Specification characteristics:
a. Full automation
b. Laboratory-grade test results
c. Dynamic range of <1 to 108 CFU in 100 mL without requirement for sample dilution
d. 7 inch front touch-screen display. USB port for keyboard, mouse and/or barcode scanner.
e. Power cords and cables
3. Desired Advanced user features:
a. Non-technical personnel can initiate testing and perform all required quality-assurance procedures to ensure laboratory-grade test results.
b. Automation eliminates the need for subjective, visual interpretation of results.
c. A written email is produced for each sample.
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