SPECIAL NOTICE
66 -- Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Carl Zeiss Microscopy
- Notice Date
- 4/29/2014
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, ATTN: MCMR-AAA, 820 Chandler Street, Frederick, MD 21702-5014
- ZIP Code
- 21702-5014
- Solicitation Number
- W81XWH14T0158
- Archive Date
- 4/29/2015
- Point of Contact
- Jennifer Hayden, 301-619-1363
- E-Mail Address
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US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity
(jennifer.e.hayden.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) in support of U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) intends to negotiate a sole source acquisition for a Zeiss AxioObserver A1 Microscope for Electrophysiological Experiments in Tissue Culture from Carl Zeiss Microscopy. The items included in the system include the following Minimal Essential Characteristics: 1.Require an inverted research microscope platform for electrophysiological experiments that will accept existing ZEISS optics in lab for bright field imaging, including infinity-corrected objectives and condenser, without any chromatic or spherical aberrations introduced. We have a considerable stock of Zeiss optics used with other Zeiss microscopes in our laboratory. 2.Must be compatible with an electrophysiology recording system on order, which is designed for use with a Zeiss inverted microscope. 3.Microscope must include LWD optics for Phase Contrast (10x, 20x, 40x objectives suitable for fluorescence microscopy). 4.10X phase contrast objective must have numerical aperture at least 0.3 and working distance of at least 5.2 mm. 5.30X phase contrast objective must have numerical aperture at least 0.4 and working distance of at least 8.4 mm. 6.40X phase contrast objective must have numerical aperture at least 0.6 and working distance of at least 3.3 mm. 7.Microscope must include ergonomic 6 position nosepiece with 3 DIC positions. 8.Microscope must include a long working distance condenser with at least 70 mm working distance. 9.Microscope must include 0.6NA turret condenser for bright field and phase contrast objectives. 10.Microscope must include 10x eyepieces with 23 mm field of view. 11.Microscope must include side-port camera adapter with 100/100 split between camera port and eyepieces. 12.Microscope must include separate DC power supply with extension cable. 13.Microscope must include 12V/100W lamp housing. 14.Microscope must include 3-plate mechanical stage for stable X-Y translation and recessed stage insert to accommodate slides, dishes, and allow for insertion of electrophysiology chamber. 15.Microscope must include locking mechanism for focus drive. 16.Microscope must be field-upgradable for fluorescence imaging. 17.Microscope must include dust cover. 18.Must include a Hamamatsu Video Camera C2400-77AH and cabling and HR-140 monochrome video monitor. These items are required for the acquisition of a Zeiss AxioObserver A1 Microscope for Electrophysiological Experiments in Tissue Culture. This system is needed for the testing of the effects of botulinum neurotoxin therapeutics on cell and tissue excitability (action potentials and sodium/potassium channel imaging). This microscope system is required due to compatibility issues with other equipment used. A RFQ W81XWH-14-T-0158 will be issued for brand name items only. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 and the size standard is 500 employees. All sources that believe they are eligible to provide these items must respond in writing or respond to the RFQ. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly articulate the ability to provide the items outlined above. A request for documentation will not be considered an affirmative response. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. If no written responses are received by the date listed below, which reflects fifteen (15) days after the publication of this notice, the purchase will be awarded without further remark. All questions and responses concerning this notice shall be emailed to Mrs. Jennifer Hayden at jennifer.e.hayden.civ@mail.mil. Interested concerns must identify their capability in writing to the above e-mail address no later than 12:00 pm EST, Wednesday, May 14, 2014.
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