ATTACHMENT A 36C24525Q0552 SOW_Automated Rotary Microtomes.pdf
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This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) Statement of Work for the Martinsburg VA Medical Center's Histology Laboratory. The solicitation requires two fully automated microtomes with specific technical requirements, including manual and automated operation, multiple mechanical and safety features, precise sectioning capabilities (0.5µm to 100µm), and ergonomic design. The required equipment includes a HistoCore AUTOCUT Config. 1 microtome, foot switches, and power cords, with a total quantity of two units for each line item.
Key performance specifications include a controlling device compatible with right and left-handed technologists, adjustable trimming and sectioning speeds, visual and acoustic feed indicators, emergency stop button, and comprehensive safety features like blade guards. Delivery and installation are specified within 30 days of purchase order processing, with the equipment to be delivered to the Histology Laboratory at the Martinsburg VAMC in West Virginia. The vendor must provide training and manufacturer's warranty, and must demonstrate that the proposed equipment meets or exceeds all stated requirements in their submission.
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RFQ 36C24525Q0552 - ATTACHMENT A
Department of Veterans Affairs Martinsburg VAMC Statement of Work
Fully Automated Microtome and Accessories
GENERAL: The Histology Section of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services, has a requirement for two microtomes. The microtomes are needed for sectioning of patient tissues to make microscope slides for the pathologist utilization to diagnose patients. Microtomes are used in the preparation of slides of irreplaceable specimens. Histology receives small tissue samples that once retrieved from a patient are limited and/or irreplaceable. This equipment is crucial to properly prepare the sectioning of irreplaceable specimens for patient diagnosis.
SCOPE: The Histology Laboratory is requesting 2 new microtomes for sectioning of patient tissues, which aid in the diagnosis of patient diseases and conditions.
REQUIREMENTS / SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Operates manually or automated with 2 mechanical locks and 1 electronic brake.
2. Hand wheel operated manually must be smooth and will continue to turn several times after releasing from hand control.
3. Two-in-one blade holder E for high and low-profile blades with lateral displacement function with blade holder base.
4. Has a controlling device that can be used on either side of the microtome for right-handed or left- handed technologists.
5. Controlling device allows for coarse and fine feed and retraction per buttons or rotating knobs with buttons to facilitate smooth and instant changes between coarse and sectioning settings.
6. Rocking capability – advances without full turn of wheel as technologist controls it manually.
7. Selectable retraction.
8. Visual and acoustical remaining feed indicator.
9. Adjustable independent trimming and sectioning speeds.
10. Must have an emergency stop button.
11. Handwheel locks in any position.
12. Displays section count, cutting speed, section thickness, and advance distance.
13. Top of microtome must be flat to accommodate cold light source (5”W x 8”D) present to illuminate paraffin block during sectioning.
14. Ability to section in the thickness range of 0.5µm to 100µm.
15. Ability to trim in the thickness range of 2µm to 100µm.
16. Must include a quick release specimen clamp.
17. Must include debris tray.
18. Must include features to maximize safety (blade guards, mechanism to change blades to minimize handling by technicians).
19. Availability of interchangeable parts such as blade holders and block clamps-must be compatible with and interchangeable with the inventory.
20. Instrument must at least have a width (including handwheel and coarse feed wheel) of 477 mm, depth (including waste tray) of 620 mm, and height (without top tray) of 295 mm.
21. Must have surface area on top of the microtome 23.5cm W x 27.5cm L.
22. Must be ergonomic.
TRAINING: Vendor must provide training for utilizing the proposed supply.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Martinsburg VAMC, 510 Butler Avenue, Histology Laboratory, Room 2D1142, Bldg 500, Martinsburg, WV 25405
DELIVERY SCHEDULE: All items to be delivered and installed within 30 days of purchase order processing and order placement. FOB destination pricing.
WARRANTY OF EQUIPMENT: Contractor must provide manufacturer(s) warranty on all provided supplies.
NOTE: Contractor must provide evidence in their submission that the proposed supply meets or exceeds the requirements of this statement of work.
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF
SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
2.00 EA __________________ __________________
HistoCore AUTOCUT Config. 1
MFR PART NUMBER: 149AUTO00C1
Foot switch for rotary microtomes
MFR PART NUMBER: 14050238257
Power Cord various NEMA5 15 C13
MFR PART NUMBER: 14041157009
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