RFQ 36C24425Q0772 Amend 0001 _ microscope.docx

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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:

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

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is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ 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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

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is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

08-13-2025

None 36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System 1010 Delafield Road Contract Specialist: Stanley Kwasny stanley.kwasny@va.gov

36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Services 5 See Block 6

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24425Q0772

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 08-18-2025 12:00PM EDT See CONTINUATION Page

The purpose of this Amendment is to make changes to the Statement of Work (SOW).

- The quantity of Microscopes requested has been changed from Four (4) to One (1).

- Changes have been to made to the list of Instrument Requirements for the Microscope (found in the SOW).

- The revised Statement of Work has been attached below.

- Closing Date has been extended to 08/18/2025 (See block 11).

Victoria Droz Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

A.1 PRICE SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Brand Name or Equal to: BX46 MICROSCOPE SYSTEM OLYMPUS See SOW for all Characteristics

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: BX46F3

STATEMENT OF WORK

Bone Marrow Microscope VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

SCOPE:

The Hematology Department of the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is requesting the purchase of a new microscope. This equipment will be solicited and awarded together. The new microscope is necessary for daily patient slide reviews by the staff and QA technologist. The microscope components and systems will meet all specifications as described in this document.

The supply acquisition does not involve connection of contractor-owned IT devices to the VA internal network; therefore, the C&A requirements do not apply, and a security accreditation package is not required. The instruments to be purchased does not have the ability to store any data, nor interface to the VA network, nor accept patient demographic information in any way.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Specifications as set forth in this proposal are minimum specifications and shall not be construed as limiting the overall quality, quantity, or performance of the instrument.

2. The offeror shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements and shall be held responsible for the performance and overall quality of the requested instrument during the instrument’s warranty period.

3. The instruments, based upon the specifications requested, shall be the newest and the most current model. A refurbished is not acceptable.

4. One (1) standard microscope

INSTRUMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR MICROSCOPE:

1. Standard Microscope

a. Frame with at least 5-postion Nosepiece

b. LED Illumination

c. US style 3-prong power cord

d. Objective Lenses: 4x, 10x, 40x, 50x oil and 100x oil

e. Adjustable nose piece with dual ocular lenses

f. Thick, left release single slide holder

g. Low torque mechanical wire stage

h. Rubber caps on control knobs, thin set of 2

i. Screw for fine focus

j. Fine focus knob

k. Tilting binocular Obs tube, 5-35 degrees movement,reverse

l. Eyepiece, 10x w/ Φ=24mm t=1.5mm Retical Shelf

m. Polarizer for transmitted light, 45mm, size to fit in light well

n. Polarizer for filter slot for reading crystals

o. Dust cover that is anti-static

INSTALLATION, INCLUDING VERIFICATION/VALIDATION, TRAINING:

1. The vendor/distributor and/or the manufacturer must provide all necessary procedure manuals, troubleshooting manuals and operator manuals.

2. Installation of microscopes shall be included in the quote. Installation shall be performed by the Contractor or by a sub-Contractor who is certified on the Contractor’s equipment.

DELIVERY:

1. All equipment deliveries must be coordinated with the Biomedical department prior to delivery. Failure to do so may result in the return of the equipment at vendor cost.

2. Location

a. Pittsburgh VA Healthcare System University Drive C Pittsburgh, PA 15240

REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE:

1. Manufacturer will provide troubleshooting manual.

2. The VAPHS Bio-Medical Department shall manage the service and repair contract on the equipment.

3. The manufacturer should define maintenance requirements and indicate what maintenance is performed by the user.

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