Brand Specific Justification Cryostat approved_Redacted.pdf

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Cryostat Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
12505B24Q0111
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Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Midwest Area

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This document is a Sole Source Justification for the procurement of a Cryostat instrument. The requirement is for a Cryostat unit with specific technical capabilities and certifications to fulfill laboratory space constraints. The estimated dollar value is not provided, and the anticipated period of performance is for delivery within 90 days of award, with no option years.

The solicitation, issued as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, is for the procurement of a Cryostat with the applicable NAICS code of 334516 and PSC code of 6640. The solicitation number is 12505B24Q0111, and the quotes are due by 12:00 PM CT on 25 April 2024. The contracting agency is the Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area. The sole proposed vendor is Epredia, the manufacturer and seller of the CryoStar NX50 Cryostat.

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SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

MANDATORY TEMPLATE FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENTS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

1. Estimated Dollar Value:

2. Anticipated Period of Performance:

Delivery within 90 days of award.

3. Does the anticipated Period of Performance include option years? If no, explain.

No, as this is a one-time product purchase.

4. Sources Sought Notice posted to Contract Opportunities and attached to this document?

Yes No

5. Market Research conducted and attached to this document? If not, explain.

Yes

6. Is this a new requirement or a follow-on to an expiring award?

New requirement Follow-on to an expiring award

7. Describe the requirement. Please note that the requirement is the minimum acceptable specification or capability, and is not necessarily the best in the industry. Please note whether any additional follow-on work is anticipated in response to the current proposed effort.

Equipment dimensions needed to fulfil laboratory space constraints: (D x W x H) 39.4 x 29.7 x 32.3-44.0 in Unit shall have the following certifications: CSA, CE IVD Mark Unit must allow for height adjustments for e chamber from 32-44 in. and supporting both a standing and sitting option.

Unit must include an open work chamber with LED light.

Unit must include a manual hand wheel with lock to allow securing the position of the specimen head.

Unit must include magnetic blade-transfer tool to allow for safe removal of the blade Unit must include an anti-roll plate Unit must include a blade handle tool and a low profile blade carrier Unit must support tissue Trim sectioning from 5um to 500um Unit must support tissue Fine sectioning from 0.5um to 100um Unit must be able to reach and hold constant temperature of -20 C Unit must include a manual cutting drive Unit must include Object Cooling Unit must include an integrated Peltier fast freezing device to allow for rapid cooling to -57C +/- 3 degrees.

Unit must include Vacutome Voltage requirement: 110/120 V, 60 Hertz Hz (standard electrical) Warranty: Must include a minimum 1-year OEM warranty Qty: 1 unit

8. List the proposed vendor and contact information.

Any reseller of : Epredia CryoStar NX50 Cryostat

Website: htpps://epredia.com Phone (USA Office): 800-522-7270

9. Describe why the proposed vendor is the only vendor from which the requirement can be obtained.

Examples of acceptable justifications include but are not limited to: sole manufacturer and seller,

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