Nikon Ts2-FL Microscope
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service, is requesting information regarding the capability to provide Nikon instruments. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of issuing the sources sought notice is to seek information from vendors with the capability of providing a Nikon Ts2-FL microscope, a PCO Panda Camera, software and workstation, and Nikon CF160 objectives. This is not a request for proposals, but instead market research to determine interested vendors prior to issuing a solicitation. Pricing information provided is for estimation purposes only. A determination by the Government on the method of competing this requirement has not been established. The Government will not award a contract based on this Sources Sought Notice or the information received, nor will it reimburse participants for the information they provide. If you are an interested vendor, please provide the following information: 1) Business name and point of contact; 2) DUNS number and CAGE code; 3) business size; and 4) a brief statement of Capability (no more than tee pages) which demonstrates the ability to meet the specialized work requirements above. Include any past performance information on contracts of similar size and scope. Electronic responses are preferred. Information provided will not be used as a part of any subsequent solicitation requirement. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses are due no later than 2:00 p.m., Central Time, on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, to the attention of Jessica Pacheco, Contract Specialist, via e-mail to jessica.pacheco@usda.gov. 12405B20Q0130 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery
8/19/20, 11:49 AM Nikon Ts2-FL Microscope
This award is for a Nikon Ts2-FL microscope, a PCO Panda Camera, software and workstation, and Nikon CFI60 objectives including the following. Nikon Ts2-FL microscope components: *Ts2-FL Main Body w/LED for Diascopic illumination, ELWD Condenser, Epi-fluorescence illumination configurable with up to 3 differentfluorescence LED units. Epi-fluorescence filter turret, 5-placenospiece and plain stage with two acrylic type stage ring ( 1 piece with30mm diameter circle, 1 piece with 30mm x 90mm crescent shaped cutout),Tool kit set, UV Light Shield, Manual Diascopic LED Shutter, Dust cover. *TS2-W 10x Eyepiece Lens *Power Cord 120V, Lead Free *Ts2-P-CF Camera Port 100% Eye: 100% Camera for Digital Cameras UtilizingC-Mount or F-Mount Coupling. *C-S-HU Universal Holder (Rectangular Insert 86mm x 128mm) *C-DA C-Mount/1so Camera Adapter 1x *Ts2-S-SM Mechanical Stage (with handle) Accepts 5 Types of Micro-TestPlates, Well Clamper and Stage Clip Fluorescence components: *C-LEDLH 470nm LED Unit *C-FL 470nm LED-FITC, GFP Filter Set, Excitation: 470140nm (450-490nm), Emission: 534155nm (506.5-561.Snm), Dicoic Mirror: 500nm *C-LEDLH 560nm LED Unit *C-FL 560nm LED-TRITC, Cy3 Filter Set, Excitation: 550150nm (527-575nm), Emission: 630175nm (602.5-667.Snm), Dicoic Mirror: 600nm Nikon CF160 objectives: *CFI60 Flat Jield Acomat 4x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.1, W .D. 30mm, F.O.V 22mm *CF160 Flat Field Acomat 10x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.25, W.D. 7mm, F.O.V 22mm *CFl60 Flat Field Acomat 40x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.65, W.D. 0.65mm, F.O.V 22mm, Spring Loaded *CFl60 Plan Fluor 100x Oil Immersion Objective Lens, N.A. 1.3, W.D. 0.16mm, F.O.V. 25mm, DIC PCO Panda camera, software and workstation: *pco.panda USB3.1 sCMOS Camera. 2028x2048@40fps, 6.Sum pixel, 16-bit.USB3.1 card and cable included. C or F mount compatible. *NIS-Elements Documentation Package: Includes Camera and Nikon Motorized Microscope Drivers, Single Document Interface Optional Modules Include: EDF, HOR, AutoMeasure, Grain Sizing, Cast Iron Analysis, Industrial Filter Analysis, Advanced Interpreter, Live Compare, and Image Database *Tower Documentation Workstation -HP Z2 G4 Tower featuring Intel Xeon3.20 GHz 4-core processor, 16GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC RAM, 500GB 7200RPMSATA HOD, NVIDIA Quadro P400 2GB video. 2x DisplayPort, 4x USB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, serial port adapter, DVD-RW, slim keyboard, mouse, DC powersupply. Windows 10 Pro, HP 3/3/3 warranty. *24" LED Backlit IPS narrow bezel monitor with height, swivel, and tiltadjustment. lnlcudes USB Type-C™ to A cable; DisplayPort™ 1.2 cable, CD.1920x1200 resolution .. Includes 3 years parts, labor, and on-site service warranty. Awarded contract 12405B20P0524 to NIKON INSTRUMENTS INC. for 25756.68 on 2020-09-18. 12405B20Q0130 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery
9/18/20, 6:07 PM Nikon Ts2-FL Microscope
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. The solicitation number is 12405B20Q0130 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 333314, Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect tough Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-08. The USDA, ARS, in Stuttgart, AR requires a Nikon Ts2-FL microscope, a PCO Panda Camera, software and workstation, and Nikon CFI60 objectives including the following. Nikon Ts2-FL microscope components: *Ts2-FL Main Body w/LED for Diascopic illumination, ELWD Condenser, Epi-fluorescence illumination configurable with up to 3 differentfluorescence LED units. Epi-fluorescence filter turret, 5-placenospiece and plain stage with two acrylic type stage ring ( 1 piece with30mm diameter circle, 1 piece with 30mm x 90mm crescent shaped cutout),Tool kit set, UV Light Shield, Manual Diascopic LED Shutter, Dust cover. *TS2-W 10x Eyepiece Lens *Power Cord 120V, Lead Free *Ts2-P-CF Camera Port 100% Eye: 100% Camera for Digital Cameras UtilizingC-Mount or F-Mount Coupling. *C-S-HU Universal Holder (Rectangular Insert 86mm x 128mm) *C-DA C-Mount/1so Camera Adapter 1x *Ts2-S-SM Mechanical Stage (with handle) Accepts 5 Types of Micro-TestPlates, Well Clamper and Stage Clip Fluorescence components: *C-LEDLH 470nm LED Unit *C-FL 470nm LED-FITC, GFP Filter Set, Excitation: 470140nm (450-490nm), Emission: 534155nm (506.5-561.Snm), Dicoic Mirror: 500nm *C-LEDLH 560nm LED Unit *C-FL 560nm LED-TRITC, Cy3 Filter Set, Excitation: 550150nm (527-575nm), Emission: 630175nm (602.5-667.Snm), Dicoic Mirror: 600nm Nikon CF160 objectives: *CFI60 Flat Jield Acomat 4x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.1, W .D. 30mm, F.O.V 22mm *CF160 Flat Field Acomat 10x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.25, W.D. 7mm, F.O.V 22mm *CFl60 Flat Field Acomat 40x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.65, W.D. 0.65mm, F.O.V 22mm, Spring Loaded *CFl60 Plan Fluor 100x Oil Immersion Objective Lens, N.A. 1.3, W.D. 0.16mm, F.O.V. 25mm, DIC PCO Panda camera, software and workstation: *pco.panda USB3.1 sCMOS Camera. 2028x2048@40fps, 6.Sum pixel, 16-bit.USB3.1 card and cable included. C or F mount compatible. *NIS-Elements Documentation Package: Includes Camera and Nikon Motorized Microscope Drivers, Single Document Interface Optional Modules Include: EDF, HOR, AutoMeasure, Grain Sizing, Cast Iron Analysis, Industrial Filter Analysis, Advanced Interpreter, Live Compare, and Image Database *Tower Documentation Workstation -HP Z2 G4 Tower featuring Intel Xeon3.20 GHz 4-core processor, 16GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC RAM, 500GB 7200RPMSATA HOD, NVIDIA Quadro P400 2GB video. 2x DisplayPort, 4x USB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, serial port adapter, DVD-RW, slim keyboard, mouse, DC powersupply. Windows 10 Pro, HP 3/3/3 warranty. *24" LED Backlit IPS narrow bezel monitor with height, swivel, and tiltadjustment. lnlcudes USB Type-C™ to A cable; DisplayPort™ 1.2 cable, CD.1920x1200 resolution .. Includes 3 years parts, labor, and on-siteservice warranty. This should be delivered to the USDA-ARS, 2890 Highway 130 E, Stuttgart, AR 72160. Any quotes not meeting the minimum specifications will not be considered. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, discounts for trade-ins, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; and 2) FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; The Representation and Certification section must be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be caused to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered. The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 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 applies,; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest after award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts; 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products; 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management; applicable to this acquisition; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification; 52.223-4 Recovered Materials Certification; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items ; 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. DELIVERY: FOB Destination. Deliver to the USDA-ARS, 2890 Highway 130 E, Stuttgart, AR 72160. QUOTED PRICE MUST INCLUDE: any delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. DELIVERY DUE DATE: The Government requires delivery on or before 30 ARO, however, each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.fbo.gov. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement including delivery date; (ii) past performance; and (iii) price (based on F.O.B. Destination), technical and past performance are more important than price. Award will be made based on overall BEST VALUE to the Government. The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Responses shall include technical specifications, descriptive material and capabilities of the offeror’s equipment. Offerors shall identity where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. All sources wishing to furnish a quotation must respond by 2:00 p.m. central standard time, September 10, 2020. Quotations are to be addressed to Jessica Pacheco, Contract Specialist, at jessica.pacheco@usda.gov. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer by email. 12405B20Q0130 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery
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