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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 -- Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures; and supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 -- Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation is attached to this announcement.
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-05, dated December 1, 2022.
Solicitation # 36C26223Q0790 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award.
This procurement will be issued under a small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334516 and the Small Business Administration s (SBA) size standard of 1,000 employees.
The Government is seeking a contract to acquire a fluorescence microscope for the San Diego VA Medical Center. This solicitation is being procured as a brand name or equal IAW 52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal. The submissions must meet the following salient characteristics:
Must be compatible with the Keyence BZX series microscopes already implemented at San Diego VA Medical Center allowing operators to upgrade their current equipment and allow for its continued use
Must include a specimen enclosure to provide an observation environment that, even without a darkroom, will not impair the background contrast required for fluorescence observation
Dimensions of installation space for the microscope unit and lighting source must be within 500 mm (H) x 465 mm (W) x 500 mm (D) when the panel is closed to ensure equipment can be installed in the required location (installation space dimension requirements excludes computer and monitor)
Must have a built-in vibration dampening system with the ability to use up to 100x objectives in a lab environment
Must include, as standard components, the following: an electronic shutter, XY and Z motorized stages, an electronic revolver (to hold 6 objectives from 2x-100x), an electronic filter turret (to hold 4 filters), electronic color camera filter, electronic phase-contrast slit switching mechanism, electronic dimmer filters, and an electronic aperture control
Must be able to control the above components with a computer mouse (i.e., be an electronic control system operated by a computer mouse)
Microscope must be able to recall all capture settings which include the shutter, aperture, light intensity, XYZ stage position, magnification, filter, imaging mode (brightfield/fluorescence/phase) to ensure reproducibility of the imaging technique to obtain consistent results
Must be controlled electronically with zero manual/mechanical adjustments related to the microscope structure or light path (aperture, focus, stage, condenser, lighting)
Stroke of the motorized XY stage must be at least 114 mm x 80 mm and the minimum travel pitch must be 1 m or smaller
Stroke of the motorized Z axis stage must be at least 8 mm and the minimum travel pitch must be 0.1 m or smaller
Microscope must be equipped with a 14-bit monochrome CCD (Charge Coupled Device) that is cooled to a temperature that is lower than the ambient temperature by at least 25°C
Microscope must come with a mechanism allowing it to capture full-color images using color filters inserted under electronic control
Camera must have the capability to image into the far-red spectrum (800-900nm range)
Microscope must be equipped a low photo bleach mode that physically blocks the light to the sample when it is just stationary and only allows light through when the operator moves the sample to changes the capture settings
Number of pixels that can be recorded in a single image (not stitched) must be at least 4080 x 3060 allowing the operator to observe fine parts clearly and proceed with a detailed analysis
System must be possible to report the progress status and completion of capturing by email
Must come with the following plan apochromat objective lenses: 4x, 20x, 40x, 10x, 2x
Must come with a computer compatible with the microscope
Must come with analyzing software as a one-time purchase
Must come with a 23 monitor (approximate size) to fit space requirements
Must come with lifetime service and imaging consultation to ensure optimized imaging and continued training for new users

The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality and services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the services that fulfill the required specifications. If a solicitation is published, a site walk thru may be available in order to address key details.

See attached SF 1449 Solicitation for Statement of work (SOW), applicable clauses / provisions, and other pertinent information relative to this solicitation.

Place of Performance: San Diego VA Medical Center, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, Warehouse, San Diego, CA 92161
Period of Performance: Within 90 days of placing order
Provisions 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial and 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition. Furthermore, Provision 52.212-2 is utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) on an Acceptable/Unacceptable evaluation process.
Submitting Quote: Offeror(s) shall submit their quote on company letterhead and shall include the completed pricing forms, along with name, address, telephone number of the offeror, firm s SAM Unique Entity ID, total price and a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items or a copy of offeror s annual offeror representations and certifications (ORCA) document from www.sam.gov as required by FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. As an alternative, Offeror(s) may use the Price/Cost Schedule of the attached SF 1449 for quote submission.
Submit all question(s) to Bridgett Sharma at Bridgett.Sharma@VA.gov no later than April 4, 2023, 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST). Ensure to reference solicitation # 36C26223Q0790 within subject line of the email.
Quotes must be received by April 7, 2023, by 4:00 PM PST. Email your quote to Bridgett Sharma at Bridgett.Sharma@VA.gov Ensure to reference solicitation # 36C26223Q0790 within subject line of the email. Quote(s)/offer(s) received after the prescribed deadline, shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS
For Clauses and Provisions required, see the attached SF 1449.

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