Andor Technology
Added: Sep 27, 2016 1:00 pm The Department of Veterans Affairs, VACT Healthcare System, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, with Andor Technology, for the Andor Dragonfly 502. The Andor Dragonfly 502 is a High Speed Confocal Imaging Platform For Confocal and laser-based widefield imaging. Fitted with one camera port with a second available for field upgrade in the future. Two pinhole patterns of 25um and 40um in confocal mode. Includes the patented Borealis Perfect Illumination Delivery for high uniformity illumination and NIR imaging, zoom illumination optics of 4x, 16x & 36x power density, and camera zoom optics of 1.0x, 1.5x and 2.0x for optimum resolution across different objective magnifications and camera pixel sizes. Additionally, this is the only unit that only unit that offers the Borealis for even field illumination and flat wide field laser illumination and allows increased power density per unit area, which is critical for visualization of individual molecules. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement to the contracting office no later than Tuesday, September 29, 10:00, EST. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Lynn Portman at lynn.portman@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. VA24016Q0144 Department of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center
9/27/16, 1:00 PM BRAND NAME ONLY - Andor Dragonfly Spinning Disk Microscope unit & accessories
Added: Sep 29, 2016 9:04 am This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as a Request for Quote and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is VA240-16-Q-0144. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect tough Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-71. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a standard of 500 employees. This is 100% set aside for small businesses. This is a brand name only request. The attached solicitation document contains all line item numbers, quantities, units of measure, descriptions of requirements for the items to be acquired, dates and places of delivery, along with other applicable specifications. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. The selected offeror must comply with commercial item terms, conditions and provisions, which are incorporated in the attached solicitation document. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. In addition, the offeror must review and acknowledge the attached solicitation document, item details, delivery schedule, and all other requirements, and agree to all terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation document. Quotes will be evaluated using lowest price technically acceptable. All quotes shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist by email at lynn.portman@va.gov by September 30th at 12pm. No hardcopy proposals will be accepted, and late offers will not be accepted. Offeror must submit a price proposal as a separate document. Offeror shall provide a narrative to address each item and must Offerors must present clear evidence of ability to meet or exceed all requirements of this acquisition. Offeror must submit: 1. Form 1449, including a completed price sheet 2. Product information for proposed brand name equipment in accordance with the schedule. This acquisition will utilize the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedure to make a best value award. A decision on the technical acceptability of each Offeror's quotations will be made. For those Offerors which are determined to be technically acceptable, award will be made to that vendor with the lowest overall price. The Government intends to make an award based on the initial quotations. If further questions are required, the contracting officer may contact the Offeror or Offerors. Award may be made without discussion. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose quotation conforms to all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, technical requirements, and also provides the best value to the Government based on the results of the evaluation A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. VA24016Q0144 Department of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center
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