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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF AUGUST 01, 2015 FBO #4999
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66 -- Multiplex Fluorescent Western Blotting Detection Device - Attachment

Notice Date

7/30/2015
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 9;1639 Medical Center Parkway;Suite 400;Murfreesboro TN 37129
 

ZIP Code

37129
 

Solicitation Number

VA24915Q0691
 

Response Due

8/5/2015
 

Archive Date

9/4/2015
 

Point of Contact

DAVID MILNER
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6-streamlined procedures for commercial items, in conjunction with FAR subpart 13 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This is a Firm Fixed Priced Contract. Only qualified offerors may submit offers. Solicitation VA-249-15-Q-0691 is issued as a Request for quote (RFQ) and constitutes the only solicitation, a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is a Small Business Set Aside. The NAICS Code is 334516 and size standard is 500. Any firm that does not meet the capability and size standard under this NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price award. The bases of award will be Lowest Price Quote. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation requirements and will provide the best value to the government. In order to be considered for a government award, the firm must be registered in SAM @ www.sam.gov and be capable of providing all services required to successfully complete laboratory reference tests listed in the attached statement of work. This will be shipped to LEXINGTON VAMC, 1101 VETERANS DRIVE, LEXINGTON, KY 40502 The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration - title is now System for Award Management [SAM]. 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration 52.233-3, Protest after Award 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 852.237-70, Contractor Responsibilities 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference: This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es). 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference: This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. 52 series can be reviewed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm. 852 series can be reviewed at http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ Submission of Quote: The Offeror shall submit their quote on company letterhead and shall include unit price, total, unit quantity, terms of any express warranty, unit price, overall total price, applicable shipping charges and item description as specified below, as offered discounts, proposed delivery time, name, address, and telephone number of the offeror, firm's DUNS# and ORCA document in SAM at www.sam.gov. If the item is on government contract, provide the contract number on the quote. Complete copy of 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, and ORCA document. The offeror shall provide sufficient evidence that they possess adequate resources, capability, experience, responsibility and integrity to meet the technical capabilities to comply with the requirements of the resulting contract. All questions should be emailed to David Milner david.milner@va.gov, Contract Specialist, by August 3, 2015 at 8:00am CST. All responses to questions will be incorporated into a written amendment posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website (www.fbo.gov). Offerors are encouraged to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities website with respect to this solicitation any amendments to this Solicitation will be posted on that website (www.fbo.gov). All Quotes regarding this solicitation must be submitted to the Contract Specialist in writing by e-mail to David Milner david.milner@va.gov, Contract Specialist, no later than 12pm CST, August 5, 2015. The subject line must specify VA249-15-Q-0691- Multiplex Fluorescent Western Blotting Detection Device There will be no automated email notification of amendments or receipts of quotes. The solicitation package will be posted on FedBizOpps, which can be accessed at www.fedbizopps.gov. The Government will not provide paper copies of the solicitation. Telephone, written, or facsimile, requests, for the solicitation package will not be honored. All interested parties MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database and have completed On-Line Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA) in order to receive a contract award. If you are not registered with SAM, you may request an application via phone at 866-606-8220 or register on-line at https://www.sam.gov. There will be no automated email notification of amendments. To keep informed of changes: Check www.fedbizopps.gov frequently. Any firm that is not considered a SDVOSB under this NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. DISCLAIMER AND IMPORTANT NOTES: The government is in no way obligated to do business with or enter into the award a contract to any firm or its affiliates or otherwise pay for the information provided in this synopsis. Requirements The Lexington VAMC R&D Department requires a Multiplex Fluorescent Western blotting detection device to conduct studies. The R&D Department is seeking a Multiplex Fluorescent Western blotting detection device with the same or better characteristics as the Bio-Rad ChemiDoc Touch All Trays model: 1708383. 1.Assess DNA and protein content from gels after electrophoresis 2.Must be able to assess total gel protein content within 5 minutes or less then conduct standard 3.Western blot generation and assessment 4.Permits combined analysis which eliminates requirement to re-blot and reanalyze samples to confirm protein loading 5.Sensitivity range, allowing optimal detection of both faint and intense signals 6.Must capable of utilizing the Stain-fee work flow to verify each step of the gel and western process eliminating the need for Coomassie and Ponceau staining and house-keeping normalization. 7.Utilizes Image Lab Software and can be run on Mac or PC platforms 8.Must have Measurement Sensitivity Quantum Efficiency of 75% at 525nm. 9.Includes training, installation and technical support 10.Camera must be able to move and have pixel size of 2758 H x 2208 V or better. 11.Preferred touch screen size is 12.1 inches or greater 12.Must have a source for components or reagents to support the complete work-flow
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/NaVAMC/VAMCCO80220/VA24915Q0691/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA249-15-Q-0691 VA249-15-Q-0691_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2202814&FileName=VA249-15-Q-0691-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2202814&FileName=VA249-15-Q-0691-000.docx

 

Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
 

Place of Performance

Address: LEXINGTON VAMC;1101 VETERANS DRIVE;LEXINGTON, KY

Zip Code: 40502
 

Record

SN03817954-W 20150801/150731000645-d26da0f447111d1c97e29cbdbd72def1 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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