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GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 2 James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904

POINT OF CONTACT*

CONTRACTING OFFICER

CHAD M. JOHNSON

CHAD.JOHNSON4@VA.GOV

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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DESCRIPTION

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for quotes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 2, Buffalo VAMC Campus, VA Western New York Research Building Room 210, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), brand name only, sole source action.

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Title of Project: VA Research and Development equipment of a Konan CellCheck D+ specular microscope with globe holder.

2. Type of Contract Contemplated: Firm Fixed Price

B. SCOPE

One (1) each brand name only Konan CellCheck D+ specular microscope with globe holder for the Buffalo .

C. REQUIREMENT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SPECIFICATIONS

Common Nomenclature: Konan CellCheck D+ specular microscope with globe holder.

Intended use: The scope of this work is the delivery of a Konan CellChek D+ laboratory research specular microscope and globe holder. There is no specific room set-up, installation or training required. The equipment will be located in the VA Western New York Research Building Room 210.

Other pertinent information that describes the item, material or service required:

Konan CellCheck D+ Specular Microscope with globe holder

System Description The requirement is for one research specular microscope corneal endothelial imaging system with specifications that meet or exceed those listed in the specifications section.

This instrument shall be delivered and assembled at the VA Western NY Medical Center Research Building.

Specifications The vendor shall supply instrumentation that meets or exceeds the following specifications:

1. Specular microscope capable of imaging human corneal endothelium in vitro.

2. Adaptable for whole globes (eyes) and excised corneas.

3. Capable of measuring media temperature

4. Capable of measuring corneal thickness

5. Capable of full cornea imaging

6. Visualization capabilities for non-reflective areas that cannot be visualized with specular reflection

7. Software for analyzing images for endothelial cell count and morphometric data and measuring tools

8. Ultra-wide viewing areas

DELIVERY

Items will be delivered to:

Department of Veterans Affairs Buffalo VAMC ATTN: Cynthia A. Tatta 3595 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215-1126 D. Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, or Information (GFP, GFM, GFE, or GFI):

None

E. SECURITY

· No special security needed

F. SPECIAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENT

No special material needed.

G. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 2, Buffalo VAMC

H. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

60 days ARO

I. BILLING/INVOICING: Billed upon receipt of product.

J. CUSTOMER INFORMATION: None This notice of intent to sole source is not a request for quotes; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the Government. All capability statements must be received by no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on February 19, 2024. Responses to be submitted to Chad M. Johnson, Contracting Officer at chad.johnson4@va.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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