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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
For
NON-EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT:
Analytical Balances Electronic
Prepared By:
Strategic Acquisition Center Department of Veterans Affairs 10300 Spotsylvania Avenue, Suite 400 Fredericksburg, VA 22408
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Balances: Electronic referred to as Analytical Balances product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) single Requirements contract award. Analytical Balances include an electronic circuit that senses the deviation of the balance beam from the equilibrium point (e.g., a strain gauge sensor) and applies a restoring electromagnetic force, usually through a solenoid or torque motor. Typically, the current required to produce the balancing force in units of weight is displayed on a digital display. Most Analytical Balances include automatic calibration, temperature change compensation, and taring capability for easy subtraction of the mass of the container. Analytical Balances frequently include a built-in interface so that they can communicate with printers, computers, and data-processing units. The contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements of the solicitation. The objective is to provide Analytical Balances to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for one 12 month base period with two 12 month option periods.
2. REQUIREMENT
This requirement will be IAW FAR clause 52.211-6, “Brand Name or Equal” which requires that the offeror indicate each product that is being offered as an “equal” product. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The offeror also must clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the offeror must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements.
| CLIN |
| Part Number |
| Description *XS Analytical Balances: is a form of scale that measures mass to a high degree of precision |
| 0001 |
| 11106009 |
| XS105 Dual Range Excellence XS Analytical Balance, 41/120g x 0.1 Mg, 115 V |
| 0002 |
| 301328870 |
| XS 105 Excellence XS Analytical Balance, 120g x 0.01mg |
| 0003 |
| 11106000 |
| XS205 Dual Range Excellence XS Analytical Balance, 120g x 0.01mg |
| 0004 |
| 30132858 |
| XS225 DualRange XS22Sdu Excellence XS Analytical Balance, 181/220g x 0.01/0.1mg |
| 0005 |
| 11106015 |
| XS64 Excellence XS Analytical Balance, 61g x 0.1 Mg, 115 V |
| 0006 |
| 11106012 |
| XS104 Excellence XS Analytical Balance, 120g x 0.1 Mg, 115 V |
| 0007 |
| 11106003 |
| XS204 Excellence XS Analytical Balance, 220g x 0.1 Mg, 115 V |
| 0008 |
| 11106006 |
| XS204 Dual Range Excellence XS Analytical Balance, 81/220g x 1/0.1 Mg, 115 V |
| 0009 |
| 30132948 |
| XS304 Excellence XS Analytical Balance, 320g x 0.1mg |
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Mettler Toledo brand of Analytical Balances as listed above or equal commodities that meet all of the following salient characteristics:
| SC |
| APPLICABLE CLINs |
| SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS |
| METHOD OF EVALUATION |
| SC 1 |
| 0001-0009 |
| Provide a touchscreen display. |
| Literature Review |
| SC 2 |
| 0001-0009 |
| Capacity - Provide various models with capacities up to a minimum of 220 grams |
| Literature Review |
| SC 3 |
| 0001-0009 |
| Provide a means to prevent air currents affecting results. |
| Literature Review |
| SC 4 |
| 0001-0009 |
| Division Resolution - Increment size is also known as readability, resolution or division size. This is the smallest unit the balance will display i.e. 0.1mg increment size means the display on the analytical balance will increment by 0.1mg. The maximum acceptable unit 0.1 mg |
| Literature Review |
| SC 5 |
| 0001-0009 |
| Accuracy - combined maximum error of 2 divisions. The accuracy of an analytical balance is the maximum difference between the applied test weight and the displayed weight. |
| Literature Review |
| SC 6 |
| 0001-0009 |
| Provide a check weighing function to confirm the item or set of items is within specification. |
| Literature Review |
| SC 7 |
| 0001-0009 |
| Provide a Status light to indicate ready, warnings and errors. |
| Literature Review |
| SC 8 |
| 0001-0009 |
| Provide a Removable pan for cleaning to reduce risk of contamination |
| Literature Review |
| SC 9 |
| 0001-0009 |
| Provide an automated calibration technology to ensure accuracy and precision |
| Literature Review |
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