MODIFICATION
66 -- EVOS Digital Imaging Systems
- Notice Date
- 6/21/2021 12:34:40 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 333314
— Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- RPO EAST (36C24E) PITTSBURGH PA 15212 USA
- ZIP Code
- 15212
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24E21Q0149
- Response Due
- 6/28/2021 8:59:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 08/27/2021
- Point of Contact
- Ms. Millicent Covert, Contracting Officer, Phone: (412) 822-3488
- E-Mail Address
-
millicent.covert@va.gov
(millicent.covert@va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SDVOSBC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is 36C24E21Q0149. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation. This solicitation is issued as a 100% set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concerns (To receive credit, an Offeror must be registered and verified in VetBiz.gov Vendor Information Pages (http://www.VetBiz.gov). This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at www.acquisition.gov. STATEMENT OF NEED (SON) CONTRACT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) Research Department has a requirement to purchase two (2) Thermo Fisher EVOS M7000 Imaging Systems and one (1) Thermo Fisher EVOS M5000 Imaging Systems with accessories or equivalent systems. A firm-fixed price contract will be awarded for the purchase of Brand Name or Equal equipment in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications and schedule of this solicitation herein. Quotes shall contain the Offeror s best terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the required Thermo Fisher or equivalent equipment. The government reserves the right to award without discussions. 1.1 PRICING The Offeror shall submit price quotes for the required brand name or equal equipment, to the specifications listed in Section 1.2 below. Please enclose the established price list and description of capabilities and product specifications for the required equipment. The Offeror shall submit a separate price sheet for equal items to include Manufacturer Name, Stock/Part #, Unit of Issue and Price. Items offered that are brand name or equal shall identify items as being on GSA schedule and reference the contract number for each item. Note: The Offeror should include a description of any support services or warranty information in the technical quote. 1.2 REQUIRED PRODUCTS & SPECIFICATIONS VAPHS requires two (2) Thermo Fisher EVOS M7000 Imaging Systems and one (1) Thermo Fisher EVOS M5000 Imaging Systems with accessories or equivalent systems. The Research Department requires digital inverted benchtop microscopes for four-color fluorescence, transmitted light, and/or color imaging for on-going studies. The systems shall incorporate high-resolution cameras, bright and digitally controlled LED light sources, and intuitive software. The systems shall include fully automated, multichannel fluorescence and/or brightfield microscope featuring advanced imaging tools to handle time-lapse movies, automated multi-well plate scanning, image stitching and tiling, and cell counting with interchangeable optics with autofocus, single-click multi-channel image acquisition, and an interface designed for usability. Interested parties must be able to provide all components of the Thermo Fisher equipment. The following parts and components are required: The M7000 or equivalent systems shall include: Description Model EVOS M7000 Imaging System AMF7000 Objective FL 4X LWDPH 0.13NA/10.58WD AMEP4980 Objective FL 10X LWDPH 0.30NA/7.13 WD AMEP4981 Objective FL 20X LWDPH 0.45NA/6.12WD AMEP4982 Olympus XAPO 40X NA0.95/WD0.18 CC AMEP4907 EVOS Light Cube, DAPI 2.0 AMEP4950 EVOS Light Cube, GFP 2.0 AMEP4951 EVOS Light Cube, RFP 2.0 AMEP4952 Plan APO 1.25X, NA 0.04, WD 5.11 AMEP4736 The M5000 or equivalent system shall include: Description Model EVOS M5000 Imaging System AMF5000 Objective FL 4X LWDPH 0.13NA/10.58WD AMEP4980 Objective FL 10X LWDPH 0.30NA/7.13 WD AMEP4981 Objective FL 20X LWDPH 0.45NA/6.12WD AMEP4982 Olympus XAPO 40X NA0.95/WD0.18 CC AMEP4907 EVOS Light Cube, DAPI 2.0 AMEP4950 EVOS Light Cube, GFP 2.0 AMEP4951 EVOS Light Cube, CY5 2.0 AMEP4956 Digital Smartstart A40109 EVOS Light Cube, Texas Red 2.0 AMEP4955 Holder, NUNC T-25 AMEPVH018 Holder, NUNC T-27 AMEPVH006 SPECIFICATIONS M7000 Optics Description Infinity-corrected optical system; MRS threaded objectives with 45 mm parfocal distance Imaging Mode Fluorescence, brightfield, color brightfield, phase contrast Imaging Methods Single color, multicolor, area scan with montage or tile stitch, time lapse, Z-stacking, movie capture Illumination 5-position chamber for 4 fluorescence light cubes plus brightfield imaging; light cubes with integrated hard-coated filter set and LED light source with >50,000-hour life; broad selection of standard and specialty light cubes Objective capacity 5 position automated torrent Objectives Wide selection of high-quality long working distance (LWD) and coverslip- corrected objectives Condenser 60-mm LWD condenser; 4-position turret with a clear aperture and 3 phase annuli Focus mechanism Automated focus with sub-micron (0.150 µm) resolution LCD Display 23 in. high-resolution touchscreen monitor, 1,920 x 1,080 resolution Color camera High-sensitivity 3.2 MP (2048 x 1536) CMOS sensor with 3.45 µm pixel resolution Captured images 16-bit RAW monochrome: TIFF, PNG (12-bit dynamic range) 8-bit color: TIFF, PNG, JPG Movies and time-lapse: AVI, WMV Physical Characteristics Power Supply 24VAC Adapter Dimensions 18 x 14 x 13 in Weight 16 kg System Computer External Dell PC w/Intel Core i7-8700, 32 GB RAM, 512 GB solid state hard drive, Windows 10 Output Ports Microscope: USB 3.1 Type B, 4 pin power port Computer: 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C; 5 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A; 4 x USB 2.0 Type A; 1 serial; 2 x DisplayPort 1.2; 1 RJ45; 2 PS/2; 1 UAJ; 1 line-out Networking Capability Connection through Windows/SMB network via an Ethernet cable connection SPECIFICATIONS M5000 Optics Description Infinity-corrected optical system; MRS threaded objectives with 45 mm parfocal distance Imaging Mode Fluorescence, brightfield, color brightfield, phase contrast Imaging Methods Single color, multicolor, time lapse, Z-stacking, movie capture Illumination Adjustable-intensity LED light cubes with integrated hard-coated filter set and >50,000-hour life Light cube capacity 5-position chamber for 4 fluorescence cubes + brightfield Objective capacity 5 position automated torrent Objectives Wide selection of high-quality long working distance (LWD) and coverslip- corrected objectives Condenser 60-mm LWD condenser; 4-position turret with a clear aperture and 3 phase annuli Focus mechanism Automated focus with sub-micron (0.150 µm) resolution (single-step accuracy) LCD Display 18.5 in. high-resolution articulated LCD monitor Monochrome camera High-sensitivity 3.2 MP (2048 x 1536) CMOS sensor with 3.45 µm pixel resolution Captured images 16-bit RAW monochrome: TIFF, PNG (12-bit dynamic range) 8-bit color: TIFF, PNG, JPG Movies and time-lapse: AVI, WMV Physical Characteristics Power Supply 24VAC Adapter Dimensions 45.7 x 58.4 x 45.7 cm Weight 16.4 kg X/Y Scanning Stage Travel range 120 mm x 80 mm with sub-micro resolution Drop-in inserts to receive vessel holders System Computer Embedded PC with 4 GB RAM Storage 10 GB SSD 16 GB USB 3.0 Memory Stick Output Ports Power; 4 x USB 2.0; 1 x USB 3.0; 1 Displayport; 1 RJ45 Networking Capability Connection through Windows/SMB Network via Ethernet cable connection USB 3.0 WiFi Dongle Software - Both Software with capabilities to: select colors and adjust brightness while viewing an image adjust contrast, saturation, and color balance choose between high resolution and quick capture capture and save images cell counting confluence Z-stacking image tiling and stitching time-lapse movies RGB synthesis (M5000) autofocus The product capabilities and salient characteristics identified above by a brand name or equal"" description are intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality and characteristics of the product that will be satisfactory. Quotes offering ""equal"" products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by the brand name) will be considered if such product is clearly identified in the quote and is determined by the VA to meet fully the salient characteristics on above products. If offering an equivalent product, the brand name of the equivalent product shall be clearly identified in the quote. Unless visibly identified as an equivalent product, offered items shall be considered as the brand name product referenced in this announcement. The evaluation of quotes and the determination as to the equality of the products shall be the responsibility of the Government and shall be based on information provided by the Offeror. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information not provided in the quotation by the Offeror. To ensure that sufficient information is available, the Offeror must furnish, as a part of the quote, all descriptive material necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the products meet the salient characteristics of this requirement. Vendors proposing to modify a product to make it conform to the requirements of this announcement shall include a clear description of the proposed modification and clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modification. Offers that do not have descriptive material will not be considered for award. Instructions to the Offeror Basis for award resulting from this RFQ will made to the Best Value Offer that provides a complete package pursuant to the preparation requirements set forth in 52.212-1. FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation- Commercial Items) will be incorporated in full text into the RFQ and will be evaluated on the following factors. Evaluations will be in accordance with FAR 13 Simplified procedures. Evaluation Factors for Award: Factor 1 - Technical Capabilities All offerors must meet or exceed all requirements and salient features as listed in the Statement of Need. Factor 2 - Past Performance - Past Performance will be based on the most current PPIPRS Report. Factor 3 - Price The following FAR provision and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. The solicitation document, incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89, Effective July 2, 2015. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at www.acquistion.gov. This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Item FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest Quotes shall be submitted via email to millicent.covert@va.gov and Offerors must reference Solicitation 36C24E21Q0149 in the subject line of the email. No telephone request for information will be considered. Incomplete packages will be considered nonresponsive. All offers must be received by closing, Monday, June 28, 2021, no later than 11:59 AM EST.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive C, Pittsburgh 15240
- Zip Code: 15240
- Zip Code: 15240
- Record
- SN06036876-F 20210623/210621230110 (samdaily.us)
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