66 -- PIXCELL II LASER CAPTURE MICRODISSECTION (LCM) SYSTEM

Notice Date

November 6, 2000

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Business Center, 5901 East Seventh Street, Bldg 149, Long Beach, CA 90822

ZIP Code

90822

Solicitation Number

RFQ600-020-01tmt

Response Due

November 17, 2000

Point of Contact

Teresa M. Thomas, Contracting Officer, FAX (562) 961-8067

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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this requirement is RFQ600-020-01tmt. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-20. This solicitation is unrestricted. The SIC is 3826 and s/b standard is 500 employees. The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California, intends to award a firm fixed price contract for the procurement of a PixCell II Laser Capture Microdissection System with the following components: (1) Product LCM-220 which includes PixCell II Laser Capture Microdissection System (PXL-200), PixCell II Image Archiving Workstation (ARC-200), and Fluorescence Package for PXL-200 (FLUOR-300). (2) Product 10422-00 PixCell Cap Insertion Tool; (3) Product 10212-02 PixCell II LCM System Instruction Manual; (4) Product 10206-02 PixCell II Image Archiving Workstation Manual; and (5) Product CP-100 CapSure Pad, pack of 12 pads. Installation and one day on-site training to familiarize the user with system is included. Includes one year parts, labor, travel and laser warranty. (Microscope objectives and filter cubes not covered). The Delivery Schedule is 60 -- 90 days after receipt of order. Shipped F.O.B. Destination with delivery to the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Supply Warehouse, Los Angeles, California. The Government intends to negotiate a sole source procurement with Arcturus Engineering, Inc., Mountain View, CA. The PixCell II Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) system will be used to dissect microscopic tissue sections from frozen and fixed tissues of experimental animals and humans with a point and shoot laser beam interface. No comparable unit incorporates the same precise tissue microdissection and protein/nucleic acid sample recovery through thermoplastic transfer film. No substitute equipment will be acceptable. This solicitation incorporates the following FAR clauses, provisions and addendum: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, 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 Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination. In paragraph (b) of 52.212-5 the following apply: 52.203-6, 52.219-8, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.225-15, and 52.232-34. 52.222-70 COMPLIANCE WITH VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (JAN 1999)(DEVIATION)(USDA). (a) The offeror represents that, if it is subject to the reporting requirements of 38 U.S.C. 4212(d) (i.e., the VETS-100 report required by FAR clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era), it has [ ], has not [ ], submitted the most recent report required by 38 U.S.C. 4212(d). (b) An offeror who checks "has not" may not be awarded a contract until the required report is filed. CONTRACT PAYMENTS (MANDATORY INFORMATION FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER) Electronic Funds Transfer compliance with 31 CFR 208. To facilitate EFT for contract payments, FAR clause 52.232-34 and 52.232-35 (31 CFR Part 208) requires the submission of information by the contractor to the payment office. All offerors must include completed copies of 52.212-3 (Representations and Certification), and 52.222-70 (Compliance with Veterans Employment Reporting Requirements). The full text of clauses identified herein may be accessed electronically at these addresses: http://www.arnet.gov/far and http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/vaar. This notice is for information only and not a request for competitive proposals. FAX quotations to TERESA M. THOMAS, in writing, via FAX at (562) 961-8067. Please reference the solicitation number, requester's name, and street address, telephone and FAX number. Quotes are due o/a 11/17/00. SIC 3826. NAICS 334516. See numbered Note 22.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001108/66SOL007.HTM (W-311 SN5060O7)