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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF / VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF / 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244) / VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

65--Pathology Microscope Package

VA24417Q1511ContractRFQSAM.gov

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333314

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SDVOSB

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(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Nikon Ci-L LED Microcscope package and components, BRAND NAME OR EQUAL, as 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. A firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated. (ii) The solicitation number is VA244-17-Q-1511 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95 (iv) This solicitation is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and the associated NAICS code 333314 has a small business size standard of 500. (v) Contract Line Items (CLIN): CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 ECLIPSE CI-L MICROSCOPE PACKAGE HIGH LUMINESCENT LED ILLUMINATOR WITH 5 YR. WARRANTY LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: MBA950LP* 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0002 Achromat condenser (swing out) (2x-100x) LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: MLB11300 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0003 DSC Digital C-Mount for Erog Bino LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: MBB96800* 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0004 CFI PLAN APO LAMBA 2X/0.10/5.5mm LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: MRD00025* 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0005 CFI PLAN 4X/0.13/17.2 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: MRH00041* 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0006 CFI PLAN FLUOR 10X/0.30/16.00 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: MRH00101* 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0007 CFI PLANFLUOR 20X/0.50.2.10 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: MHR00201* 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0008 CFI PLAN FLUOR 40X/0.75/066 DRY LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: MRH00401* 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0009 CFI ACHRO FLAT FIELD 60X/0.80/0.25 DRY LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: MRP00602 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0010 CFI PLAN FLUOR 100X/1.30/0.20 OIL (RC) LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: MRH01902* 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0011 NIS-ELEMENTS DOCUMENTATION SOFTWARE (D) ACQYISITION AND MANUAL INCLUDING NIKON MICROSCOPE DRIVERS LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: MQS33000* 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0012 NIKON DIGISIGHT COLOR DIGITAL CAMERA HEAD (DSFi3) -2880x2048 (5.9 megapixels) USB-3) LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: MQA18000 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0013 CAMERA CABLE 3-METER (USB-3) LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 77013245 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0014 LENS CLEANING KIT LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: M2700KT 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0016 ON SITE TRAINING LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 2800-5 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0016 ON SITE INSTALLATION BY FACTORY TRAINED REPRESENTATIVE LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 2800-4 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0017 INSTRUCTION MANUALS LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: INST 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ GRAND TOTAL __________________ (vi) Comparable products must be brand name or equal in the following specifications: *Requirements for Item #1 Must have binocular optics with an incline range of at least 10 degrees to 30 degrees and an extension range of at least 40 millimeters Must have LED illumination Must have an Adjustable light condenser Must have the condenser be able to be convenient and simple to engage or disengage, as needed Must have availability of a wide array of high quality objective lenses which can be used in conjunction with an image capturing system Must be able to have objects removed by the operator Must have Supplied objectives that include 4x dry 10x dry 20x dry 40x dry 60x flat field dry 100x oil immersion Must have 5 megapixels or greater camera which is mountable directly to the body of the microscope (must be sufficient to allow for diagnostic support using viewed or captured images) Must have an ergonomically designed image capturing switch or button on the microscope for use with the mounted camera system to minimize operator movement (the operator must be able to capture images without removing their eyes from the objectives) Must have software used in conjunction with the attached camera allowing for the measurement(s) of elements viewed Must have camera software and/or cables allowing for a direct connection and capture of images to a computer in a JPEG, GIF, or TIF photo format Must have an ergonomic design to minimize operator stress during extended usage Must be initially setup and proved training of users by authorized representatives of the product purchased (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses AND instructions are added as addenda: CLAUSES: 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002) 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal. (JAN 2008) 852-219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (ix) Evaluation of this requirement will be based on PRICE ONLY. (x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer if has not been completed on SAM.gov. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses are added as addenda: (End of Clause) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil https://acquisition.gov/far (End of Clause) 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) 852.246-71 Inspection (Jan 2008) (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2015) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013) 52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2016) (E.O. 13126) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (xiii) There are no additional contract requirements, terms or conditions. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings are NOT APPLICABLE. (xv) Quotes must be emailed to [email protected] and received no later than 1:00 pm EST on the close date. Quote may be submitted on this document or the vendor s own form. (xvi) For information regarding the solicitation, please contact Tony Cuzzola at [email protected]