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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 21, 2008 FBO #2552
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE SYSTEM Including Microscope, Camera, and Associated Components.

Notice Date

11/19/2008
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Army, U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, ATTN: MCMR-AAA, 820 Chandler Street, Frederick, MD 21702-5014
 

ZIP Code

21702-5014
 

Solicitation Number

W81XWH82680002
 

Response Due

11/26/2008
 

Archive Date

1/25/2009
 

Point of Contact

Lucas R. Crumbacker, 301-619-1361<br />
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This combined synopsis/solicitation replaces solicitation # W81XWH09T0026 which closed on 18 November 2008. 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 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. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-27. This action is an unrestricted procurement and is not being set aside for small business participation. The following tables list the required line items. All items must be quoted Brand Name or Equal. These items are components of a Carl Zeiss Confocal Microscope System (LSM 5 EXCITER) to include the microscope, camera, and the following components: Item #QtyDescriptionUnit PriceAmount 11 ea.#410900-1529-059-000, LSM 5 EXCITER VarioTwo URGB w/ ZEN 200 21 ea.#410900-9120-840-000, MT/PHY/FRET/FRAP AIM-ZEN 2008 Package 31 ea.#000000-1082-162-000, Emission Filter Slider (Empty) 41 ea.#000000-1074-526-000, FL Filter Changing Tool 51 ea.#000000-1074-523-000, Container for Emmis Slider & Tool 61 ea.#431007-9901-000-000, Axio Observer Z1 Stand Mot 71 ea.#000000-1069-227-000, Mirror Insert VIS for BaseSlider for Vert200 81 ea.#430052-0000-000-000, Z-drive Operation Flat Left Imager/Observer 91 ea.#425159-0000-000-000, Adapter LSM5 SP left and T60N SP right 101 ea.#431013-0000-000-000, Optovar Turret 3 Position Mot 111 ea.#424527-0000-000-000, Nosepiece 6x H/DIC Mot M27 for Observer 121 ea.#000000-1071-169-000, Tube Lens 1.0x for LSM 5 131 ea.#425537-0000-000-000, Binoc Tube 45/23 for Axio Observer 141 ea.#432924-0000-000-000, Equip laser safety Axio Observer/ LSM 151 ea.#000000-1324-993-000, Adapter Cable LSM510 Safety SM-2 161 ea.#459330-0000-000-000, Dust Cover for Vert100/135/200 171 ea.#000000-1299-421-000, Fastening Kit for Inverted 181 ea.#423000-0000-000-000, Lamphousing 12V/100W with Collector 191 ea.#380079-9540-000-000, Bulb HAL 12V/100W Rectangular Filament 201 ea.#423923-0000-000-000, Transmitted light illuminator LSM 211 ea.#432907-0000-000-000, TFT Docking Station 221 ea.#432016-0000-000-000, Mechanical Stage 130x85 R/L for Observer 231 ea.#451352-0000-000-000, Universal Mounting Frame K 241 ea.#000000-1312-695-000, Safety kit for LSM 510 251 ea.#423625-0000-000-000, Shutter FL, Internal for Observer D1 Z1 261 ea.#423606-0000-000-000, FL/HD Light Train Man for Observer 271 ea.#424947-0000-000-000, Reflector Turret 6x Mot for Observer 283 ea.#424931-0000-000-000, Reflector Module FL EC P&C 291 ea.#488049-9901-000-000, FL Filter Set 49 DAPI, EX G365 S free 301 ea.#489038-9901-000-000, FL Filter Set 38 HE GFP shift free 311 ea.#489043-9901-000-000, FL Filter Set 43 HE Cy3 shift free 321 ea.#000000-1402-934-000, X-Cite 120 with iris and 1.5m 331 ea.#000000-1308-905-000, Contact Kit Laser Safety X-Cite 341 ea.#424244-0000-000-000, Condsr LD 0.55 H/DIC/Ph 6x Mot 352 ea.#455044-9901-000-000, Eyepiece W PL 10x/23 Focusing 361 ea.#420340-9901-000-000, EC Plan-Neofluar 10x/0.30 WD=5.2 M27 371 ea.#420650-9901-000-000, Plan-Apochromat 20x/0.8 M27 D=0.55 381 ea.#426940-0000-000-000, DIC Slider EC PN 10x 20x/PA 20x 391 ea.#420782-9900-000-000, Plan-Apochromat 63x/1.40 Oil DIC M27 401 ea.#426957-0000-000-000, DIC Slider PA 63x/1.4 III HR 411 ea.#000000-1121-813-000, Polarizer D Rotatable 421 ea.#424937-0000-000-000, Analyzer Module ACR P&C 431 ea.#000000-1005-867-000, DIC Prism II/0.55 441 ea.#000000-1005-868-000, DIC Prism III/0.55 451 ea.#410843-1516-026-000, System Table LSM 710 30x36x30 461 ea.#410801-8107-000-000, Computer/Monitor cart for LSM 36 471 ea.#410801-8108-000-000, UV/VIS LASER TABLE Minimum Essential Characteristics: 1.Capable of epifluorescent imagery and laser scanning imagery 2.10x, 20x, and 63x objectives 3.Fluorescence filter sets to detect and discriminate among DAPI, CFP, YFP (individually and simultaneously via FRET) and RFP/Katuchka 4.Excitation lasers at 405, 543, and 633 plus epifluorescent lamp 5.Motorized turret, stage (for Z-series) and automated filter wheels 6.Vibration-free table for microscope and lasers 7.Computer system with compatible cards for controlling the microscope 8.Upgradable to live cell incubation and automated scanning stage 9.Includes full microscope and camera system 10.Stage accessories for routine histology slides 11.Compatible with existing microscope systems: Zeiss AxioObserver A1 epifluorescent microscope Zeiss LSM 710 NLO multiphoton confocal microscope 12.Compatible with existing in-house software: Zeiss Axiovision Software for acquisition, control, & FRET ratio analysis Zeiss ZEN Acquisition and Analysis software When quoting, please refer to Solicitation W81XWH-09-T-0026. Send responses to Lucas Crumbacker at lucas.crumbacker@us.army.mil Delivery shall be FOB Destination. Delivery is required within 12 weeks after receipt of order. The point of delivery shall be: USAMRICD ATTN: Phyllis Murawski Edgewood Area Bldg 3100, 3100 Ricketts Point Rd Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5400 Delivery address will be included in the completed purchase order. Award shall be made to the offeror whose quote offers the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer to the Government. The following FAR provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Item (JAN 2005). The following addenda is added to FAR 52.212-1 (1) Paragraph (b), Offer shall include unit price (as applicable) and proposed delivery for item (after receipt of a contract). Packaging, Packing, Marking: Each item shall be individually packaged to provide physical and mechanical protection during shipment, long-term storage in an environmentally controlled warehouse, and subsequent shipment to the end user. Items and materials sensitive to electromagnetic fields shall be suitably protected. The internal packing material shall be sufficient to prevent damage during shipment, handling and storage. Preservation and protection shall be provided to prevent corrosion, deterioration or decay during warehouse storage for a period of one year. Each individual unit shall be marked with the vendor name, vendors part number, item name, and national stock number. Companies must have valid DUNS numbers and be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and shall provide the company Tax Information Number (TIN) with their offer. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (JAN 1999). FAR 52.212-3 (JAN 2005), Offerors Representatives and Certification--Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (JAN 2004). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or executive Orders Commercial Items (JAN 2005)(a)(b), FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUL 1995) with Alternate I (OCT 1995)(41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402), FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003)(15 U.S.C. 644), FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996)(15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)), FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUN 2007)(15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)), FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)(E.O.11755), FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and remedies (JAN 2004)(E.O. 13126), FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999), FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002)(E.O.11246), FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001)(38U.S.C.4212), FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Special Disable and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004)(e.O. 13201), FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on certain Foreign Purchases (DEC 2003)(E.o.s., proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury), FAR 52.232-33 Payment of Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). Additional clauses incorporated in this acquisition by reference include: FAR 52.202-1 Definitions (JUL 2004), FAR 52.203-2 Certificate of Independent Price Determination (APR 1985), FAR 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (APR 1984), FAR 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUL 1995), FAR 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997), FAR 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997), FAR 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (SEP 2005), FAR 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (SEP 2005), FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (SEP 2006), FAR 52.213-3 Notice to Suppliers (APR 1984), FAR 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001), FAR 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (AUG 1996), FAR 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995), FAR 52.244-5 Competition in Subcontracting (DEC 1996), FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984), FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination (NOV 1991), FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991), DFARS 252.203-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992), DFARS 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions (OCT 2005), DFARS 252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country (DEC 2006), DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2005)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582), DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (APR 2003), DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006), DFARS 252.246-7000 Material Inspection and Receiving Report (MAR 2003), USAMRAA 52-004-4005 Army Electronic Invoicing Instructions (FEB 2006), USAMRAA 52.027-4005 Export Contract Act Compliance (DEC 2006). DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 2007), FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984)(10 U.S.C. 2207), DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (JAN 2007)(10 U.S.C. 2533a), DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAR 2007)(10 U.S.C. 2227), DFARS 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment (MAR 1998)(10 U.S.C. 2410), DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002)(10 U.S.C. 2631), DFARS 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000)(10 U.S.C. 2631) 52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as brand name or equal, the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that equal products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of equal products, including equal products of the brand name manufacturer, must-- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by-- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate equal products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an equal product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision) Referenced FAR, DFARS, AFARS, and USAMRAA clauses and provisions can be found at www.usamraa.army.mil under the References link. Offers may be submitted on company letterhead or stationary and must include the following information: Company name, contact information, DUNS Number, CAGE Code, Tax ID Number (TIN), item nomenclature, item part number, NSN, unit price, payment terms and discount offered for prompt payment and must include the required FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items (JAN 2005) of which copies can be obtained by downloading the document from www.arnet.gov/far. Closing date and time for receipt of quote is November 26, 2008 at 10:00 am, Eastern Standard Time. Submit offer in accordance with FAR provision 52.212-1. Copies of FAR Clause 52.212-3 may be accessed via the Internet at www.arnet.gov/far. A formal notice of changes, if applicable will be issued in the FedBizzOpps (www.eps.gov) via an amendment(s). Copies of clause 52.212-3 will be provided upon offeror's request. Should you have any questions, please contact Lucas Crumbacker at 301-619-1361 or via e-mail: lucas.crumbacker@us.army.mil
 

Web Link

FedBizOpps Complete View
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Place of Performance

Address: US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity ATTN: MCMR-AAA, 820 Chandler Street Frederick MD<br />

Zip Code: 21702-5014<br />
 

Record

SN01707474-W 20081121/081119215947-f83a02b58b024ad50d248603d0a701d6 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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