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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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Contract Specialist David Daniel David.Daniel1@va.gov

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Solicitation Number: 36C10G23Q0094 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for brand name or equal commercial items prepared in accordance (IAW) with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” 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.

Solicitation number 36C10G23Q0094 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-01, dated December 30, 2022.

Requirement Description:

Veterans Affairs (VA) has a requirement to purchase Microscopes Light Laboratory to deliver patient care at its VA Medical Centers around the country. Microscopes Light Laboratory uses visible light focused through a lens system to provide magnification (image amplification) and resolution of specimens under examination. It is one of the most basic components of a clinical laboratory and is used in virtually every department, including chemistry (for urinalysis), hematology, cytology, histology, and microbiology. In hematology, microscopic analysis of blood cells helps diagnose leukemias, anemias, and other blood disorders, as well as infections and allergies. In cytology and histology, microscopic examinations can detect abnormal changes in cells or tissues to differentiate benign, inflammatory, precancerous, or malignant conditions. Microscopic examination of urinary sediment is extremely valuable in laboratory evaluation of kidney function; the combination of a microscopic exam with a macroscopic exam (chemical evaluation) provides a complete urinalysis. Selective staining techniques can also be used in microscopy to help identify parasites, fungi, and bacteria.

A single award Requirements contract will be awarded IAW FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Quotes shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the brand name or equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 – Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 – Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies and the associated size standard is 1,000 employees. This procurement action is issued as full and open competition.

This acquisition is for a single award Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5, Nikon® brand name or equal Microscopes Light Laboratory and related equipment and accessories as identified in ATTACHMENT A – NX EQ MICROSCOPES LIGHT LABORATORY – PRICE COST SCHEDULE. All interested companies shall provide a quote for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A – NX EQ MICROSCOPES LIGHT LABORATORY – PRICE COST SCHEDULE.

The ordering period is for one 12-month base year with four 12-month option years. Delivery is FOB destination. Firm-Fixed Price Orders will be placed against this contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates and exact quantities.

The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition including attached addenda to the provision.

The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also applies to this acquisition The Offeror is to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer.

Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. Addendum is attached.

Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. Addendum is attached.

All interested quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a quote. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/.

Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 11:59PM EST on June 12 , 2023, to Contract Specialist, David Daniel at David.Daniel1@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov. No calls will be accepted.

Quotes are due via email by 11:59PM EST on July 5, 2023, to Contract Specialist, David Daniel at David.Daniel1@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov.

1. BACKGROUND:

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Microscopes Light Laboratory product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) single Requirement’s contract.

The Laboratory Light Microscope uses visible light focused through a lens system to provide magnification (image amplification) and resolution of specimens under examination. It is one of the most basic components of a clinical laboratory and is used in virtually every department, including chemistry (for urinalysis), hematology, cytology, histology, and microbiology. In hematology, microscopic analysis of blood cells helps diagnose leukemias, anemias, and other blood disorders, as well as infections and allergies. In cytology and histology, microscopic examinations can detect abnormal changes in cells or tissues to differentiate benign, inflammatory, precancerous, or malignant conditions. Microscopic examination of urinary sediment is extremely valuable in laboratory evaluation of kidney function; the combination of a microscopic exam with a macroscopic exam (chemical evaluation) provides a complete urinalysis. Selective staining techniques can also be used in microscopy to help identify parasites, fungi, and bacteria.

The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Microscopes Light Laboratory to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for one (1) 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.

2. REQUIREMENT

This requirement will be IAW FAR clause 52.211-6, “Brand Name or Equal” which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an “equal” product to the Nikon Eclipse Ci-L plus ® Microscopes Light Laboratory. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter 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.

Nikon CiE Motorized Microscope with Plan Achro Objectives Package Consisting of:

Nikon CiE Motorized Microscope with Plan APO and Plan Fluor Objectives Package Consisting of:

Nikon CiL Plus General Lab

Nikon CiL Plus Microbiology Lab

Nikon CiL Plus Cytology Lab

Nikon CiL Plus Hematology Lab

Nikon CiL Plus with Fluorescence

Nikon DS-Fi3 Color Camera

Nikon DS-10 Color Camera Set

Nikon Eclipse Ni-U with Ergo Head and 5 Plan Fluors and 2x Package

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a vendor who can provide Brand name or Equal Nikon® Eclipse Ci-L plus Laboratory Light Microscopes as listed above or equal commodities which meet all of the following salient characteristics:

CLIN’s 0001-0010 apply to the following SC’s

See attached document: ATTACHMENT A - PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ MICROSCOPES LIGHT LABORATORY.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT B - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION - NX EQ MICROSCOPES LIGHT LABORATORY.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT C - CONTRACT CLAUSES - NX EQ MICROSCOPES LIGHT LABORATORY.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT D - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS - NX EQ MICROSCOPES LIGHT LABORATORY.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT E - REPORTING TOOL - NX EQ MICROSCOPES LIGHT LABORATORY.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice