Amendment 0001_12639522Q0086.pdf

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12639522Q0086 x x copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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APHIS-MN-126395

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401

SUITE410

250 MARQUETTE AVE

USDA APHIS

02/22/20220001

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning ___1________

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

02/15/2022

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Extend the required response date/time to Friday, February 25, 2022 by 11:00 a.m. ET.

2. Revise Specifications.

3. Incorporate Responses to Questions.

SEE CONTINUATION PAGES FOR DETAILS.

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

Sections 4.1 and 4.2 are revised to read as follows (additions underlined, deletions strike-through):

4.1 Scinomix Sci -Print VXL (model #1061) with liquid fill option ( Sci-Pump #1063), Manufacturer:

Scinomix, Inc., Quantity: 2

The following technical features/characteristics are required (Salient Characteristics):

a. Uncap cryo vials, 25 15 mL conical and 50 mL conical tubes.

b. Label- print and attach labels to above tubes.

c. Fill- cryovials and tubes with defined amount of liquid from 0.5 mL to 50 mL.

d. Recap- vials and tubes

e. Rack- vials and tubes in a predefined pattern

f. Sort- vials and tubes from one pattern into another pattern

g. Read bottom barcode- on prelabeled vials

h. Read side barcode- on tubes or plates.

i. Use Universal gripper or equivalent

j. WIN 10 software

k. Peristaltic Sci-Pump

4.2 Scinomix Sci-Print VXL (model # 1061) with Scinomix VXQ hopper (#1071), Manufacturer:

Scinomix, Inc., Quantity: 1 The following technical features/characteristics are required (Salient Characteristics):

a. Receive tubes from large capacity hoppers (receive bulk tubes).

b. Label-print and attach labels to above tubes.

c. Cap and uncap tubes, vials

d. Rack vials and tubes in a predefined pattern.

e. Sort vials and tubes from one pattern into another pattern

f. Read bottom barcode on prelabeled vials

g. Read side barcode on vials, tubes or plates.

h. WIN 10 software

RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS

1. Question: Looking for 3 VXL units total, correct?

Response: Yes. See Section 4.0 This requirement is for the following brand name or equal item(s): Two (2) Scinomix Sci-PrintVXL with liquid filling option and one (1) Scinomix Sci-print VXL with VXQ fully automated vial and tube handlers.

2. Question: Will all units be using 25 and 50 conical tubes? Can you send links of tubes being used (samples will need to be provided with order) Response: See Amendment 0001. Section 4.1 has been revised to specify “Uncap cryo vials, 15 mL conical and 50 mL conical tubes.”

Examples of conical tubes and cryovial sizes:

https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/fisherbrand-higher-speed-easy-reader-plastic-centrifuge-tubes- 8/p-193269#?keyword= Example of 50 mL conical tube https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/falcon-15ml-conical-centrifuge-tubes-5/1495949B Examples of 15mL conical tube https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/fisherbrand-externally-internally-threaded-cryogenic-storage-vials-10/p-3111871#?keyword=cryovials Examples of cryovial sizes

3. Question: Will need two separate deck plates for these tube sizes, unless diameter is the same for tubes.

https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/fisherbrand-higher-speed-easy-reader-plastic-centrifuge-tubes-8/p-193269#?keyword= https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/fisherbrand-higher-speed-easy-reader-plastic-centrifuge-tubes-8/p-193269#?keyword= https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/falcon-15ml-conical-centrifuge-tubes-5/1495949B https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/fisherbrand-externally-internally-threaded-cryogenic-storage-vials-10/p-3111871#?keyword=cryovials https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/fisherbrand-externally-internally-threaded-cryogenic-storage-vials-10/p-3111871#?keyword=cryovials

Are you looking to use these sizes with VXQ?

Response: The proposed product must meet all of the salient characteristics listed in the solicitation. See provision 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. If we use conicals it will be 15 and/or 50 ml tubes (See Amendment 0001). We mostly will need to accommodate various sizes and types of cryovials.

4. Question: Item “G” – is barcode on bottom 2D data matrix?

Response: Yes, this is a Tube base reader (data look-up)

5. Question: Item “H” – you will need an additional barcode reader oriented to read on the side

a. Barcode can not read on plates/racks on VXL – can you clarify expectations?

Response: It must read tube labels as specified. The proposed product must meet all of the salient characteristics listed in the solicitation. See provision 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal.

6. Question: Do you have a label size preference?

Response: The proposed product must meet all of the salient characteristics listed in the solicitation. See provision 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. The labels we use, we can get from Computype, 1 15533502 TS818P/TR612Z .59x1.75 3200/RL C, that is partially clear and partially opaque, but Scinomix has a similar label.

7. Question: What liquid would you be dispensing with peristaltic pump?

Response: Mostly media (use Sci-pump # 1063 or equivalent)