SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Manual Inverted Research Microscope w/ Digital Camera
- Notice Date
- 6/21/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Directorate of Contracting, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814-4799
- ZIP Code
- 20814-4799
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-APG10011RES
- Response Due
- 7/19/2002
- Point of Contact
- Christina Johnson, Contract Specialist, Phone (301) 295-3069, Fax (301) 295-1716, - David Denton, Contract Officer, Phone 301-295-3068, Fax 301-295-1716,
- E-Mail Address
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cjohnson@usuhs.mil, ddenton@usuhs.mil
- Description
- The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), Bethesda, MD requires an Axiovert 200 inverted microscope with Axiocam digital camera including Imaging Workstation and all associated components from the manufacturer Carl Zeiss to be furnished and installed at USUHS. This item will be procured on a brand name or equal basis. The microscope allows microscopic study and image capturing and included software permits processing and saving images. The microscope includes brightfield, phase contrast and fluorescence illumination capabilities, and the camera system allows time-lapse recording and has high-resolution capabilities even with low-level fluorescence. The system forms the basis for all special tasks: the stand with unmatched flexibility of optical, mechanical and electronic interfaces. Inclusive of the dual video adapter you now have up to six camera interfaces. The AxioCam, the digital camera, guarantees brilliant images resolved up to 3900 X 3000 pixels. Incubators and heating stages keep the cell specimens at the right physiological environment. Aqua Stop protects objectives and stands from any liquids that have been spilled. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Commercial Acquisitions and FAR part 13.5 supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The provisions and clauses in the RFP are those in effect through FAC 2001-07. Questions may be submitted via mail to the address above or fax (301) 295-1716. All written questions received will be answered in writing and transmitted to all offers via an amendment to the solicitation. This notice is being used as request for proposal for: (1) Axiovert 200 Stand H/DIC (cat. # 0000001005813) with the following components: (2) TV Adapter L 0/100 F/VERT 200 (cat. # 0000001005816); (3) Mirror Insert F/VIS (cat. # 0000001069227); (4) Control Board F/VERT 200 (cat. # 0000001015348); (5) Optovar 1.6 F/VERT 200 (cat. # 0000001005855); (6) Binocular Tube 45/23 F/VERT200 (cat. # 0000001005827); (7) Center Telescope F/PHASECONTR. (cat. # 0000001006362); (8) Aqua Stop (cat. # 0000001109740); (9) Tiltback Ill Carrier W/LCD (cat. # 0000001140738); (10) L.H.HAL100 W/COLL/SOCKET/FLTR (cat. # 447219); (11) 540380 HAL. 12V 100W W/SW.FIL (cat. #3800799540); (12) Dust Cover F/AX-VERT 100, LG (cat. # 459332); HEATING STAGE: (13) Heating Stage F/AXIOVERT 200 (cat. # 0000001116048); (14) XY Guide R F/VERT 200 (cat. # 0000001005833); (15) Universal Mounting Frame M (cat. # 471718); (16) Universal Mounting Frame M-Z (cat. # 471717); (17) Tempcontrol 37-2 DIGITAL (cat. # 0000001052320); FLUORESCENCE: (18) FL Light Train F/VERT 200 (cat. # 0000001066230); (19) FL Reflector Turret, 5X (cat. # 0000001064364); (20) Glass Cover F/FL TURRET (cat. #0000001068113 ); (21) FL Cube F/PLAN 2 IMAGING (cat. # 0000001046281); (22) 31000 DAPI/HOECHST SET (AXIO) (cat. # 9108121005); (23) 31001 FITC/FLUO3 SET (AXIO) (cat. # 9108121006); (24) 31002 TRITC FILTER SET (AXIO) (cat. # 9108121007); (25) FL Irir Diaphragm (cat. # 0000001062360); (26) FL Adjusting Aid F/SKOP 2 (cat. # 452369); (27) Lamp Unit N HBO 103 W/O IGN. (cat. # 0000001007980); (28) Collector HBO F/LAMP Z+N (cat. # 0000001007976); (29) Burner HBO 103 W/2 (cat. # 3803019350); (30) Power Supply F/LAMP HBO 103 (cat. # 0000001003928); OPTICS: (31) LD CONDS 0.35 F/H/PH/VAREL/DIC (cat. # 0000001005844); (32) Eyepiece 10X/23 WPL, FOCUSING (cat. # 0000001016758); (33) Achroplan 4X/0.10 WD=11.1MM (cat. # 440020); (34) A-PLAN 10X/0.25 PH1 VAR1 WD4.4 (cat. #0000001020863); (35) LD-ACHROPLAN 20X/0.40 PH2 CORR (cat. # 440845); (36) LD-ACHROPLAN 40X/0.60 PH2 CORR (cat. # 440865); DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM: (37) AXIOCAM/SW/PC SCSI PKG (cat. # 1132438KIT020); (38) Connect.Tube 0.63X F/C-MOUNT (cat. # 0000001069414); (39) AXIOVISION INTERACT MEASUREMENT (cat. # 0000001052141); (40) AXIOVISION MOD MULTI-CHNL FL (cat. # 0000001126288); (41) VP181 18? FLAT PANEL MONITOR (cat. # 9108809406). DELIVERABLES: The system shall be delivered and installed at USUHS, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799, and FOB: Destination within 90 days. Delivery shall be made within the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excl. Federal holidays, and shall be scheduled with the COR named at the time of award. PACKING and SHIPPING: All items packed and shipped shall have the mailing label addressed as follows: USUHS (complete address) and the contract number (named at the time of award). INSTALLATION: The contractor shall be responsible for the movement of all equipment to installation site. The Contractor shall install the microscope, complete with the components. The Contractor shall also perform verification testing and provide technical support. Installation shall be completed within 30 days after delivery to USUHS and is to be coordinated with the COR (to be named at time of award). SET-UP and TRAINING: The Contractor shall be responsible for performing all start-up operations to ensure the system is fully functional for its intended purpose. The contractor will provide at least three full days of operator training in the laboratory at USUHS within 15 days after completion of installation. DOCUMENTATION: Upon completion the contractor shall provide two (2) sets each of all equipment/software manuals for the Attofluor Ratiovision System. Final payment shall not be made until such documentation is received and accepted by the Contracting Officer. WARRANTEE: A standard commercial warranty shall be provided for the software and equipment. The Contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. The provision of FAR 52-212-1, Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items and 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, applies to this acquisition. All offerors are required to submit a completed copy of Addenda to FAR Clause 52.212-1 1) Item (b) Submission of Offers is amended to include the following: Submit your proposal, acknowledgment of amendments (if any), software licensing agreements (if any), descriptive literature for the proposed equipment and software, and the FAR 52.212-3 ? Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items, prior to an award. Telegraphic or facsimile offers are not acceptable. Period for acceptance of offers is amended to include the following: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. The provision at 52-212-1, Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provision of FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following evaluation criteria are included in paragraph (a) of that provision. Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-2. Evaluation Factors for award: Any resulting order will be issued to the company offering the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. Factors that will be considered are Technical capability and price. Technical capabilities are significantly more important than price. Failure to provide the information relative to each evaluation factor may render offer non-responsive. 1) TECHNICAL CAPABILITY: Technical capability will be based on product literature, technical features and/or warranty provisions. Each offeror is required to submit licensing (if applicable), descriptive literature, or other documentation, manufacturer or brand name and model of the item, and show how the offered product meets or exceeds the requirements as specified in the Specifications. 2) PRICE: Price includes all equipment, software, software licensing, training, warranty costs, discount terms, and transportation costs. Evaluation is based on best value including cost and ability to meet stated requirements above. Offerors shall submit descriptive literature and drawings detailing features, technical capabilities and warranty data. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted response to this provision as it compares to the minimum characteristics provided above. Therefore, it is essential that offerors provide sufficient technical literature, documentation, etc., in order for the Government evaluation team to make an adequate technical assessment of the quote as meeting technical acceptability. The full text of these clauses may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. Offerors shall include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror/Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition for supplies: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUL 1995); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 1984); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1998); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1999); 52.225-3, Buy American Act Supplies (JAN 1994); 52.225-13 Restrictions on certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2000); 52.225-21, Buy American Act North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Balance of Payments Program (JAN 1997); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (May 1999); 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996). ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT OFFERS WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Federal Tax Identification (TIN); Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS); remit to address if different; and business size. As of 31 May 1999 all Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database as a condition for contract award. Contractors may register in the CCR through the World Wide Web at http://www/acq/osd.mil/ec or call the DOD Electronic Information Center at 1-800-334-3414. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (21-JUN-2002). IT ACTUALLY FIRST APPEARED ON THE FEDBIZOPPS SYSTEM ON 11-AUG-2002. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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