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6640--Microtome Equipment Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
36C26224Q0624
Issued by
Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22

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This solicitation requests quotations for microtome equipment to be awarded under a full and open competition after exclusions under a SDVOSB set aside. The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks to procure two Lecia BioSystems HistoCore Multicut 149MULTI0C1 microtomes and associated power cords for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System by March 1, 2024. Offerors must demonstrate that any proposed equivalent products meet the salient characteristics of rapid specimen exchange, adjustable force balancing, and accommodating low- and high-profile blades. The award will be a firm-fixed-price contract for delivery within 45 days of award to the vendor representing the lowest priced quotation meeting requirements.

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Attachment B Brand Name or Equal Description/Requirements:

The Brand Name for the below equipment is Lecia BioSystems. See Attachment A for associated quantity required by the facility.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PRODUCT #
Quantity
HistoCore Multicut
149MULTI0C1
2
Power Cord NEMAS 15
14041157009
2

Salient characteristics –

1. Two microtome units to include all power cords.

2. The unit must be ergonomically designed to reduce work related injuries.

3. Must be less than 65cm in depth, 50cm in width, and 30cm in height.

4. The units must have an anti-static waste tray to facilitate cleaning and improve efficiency of the staff.

5. Must have universal cassette clamp.

6. Must have toggle function to adjust course and fine sectioning.

7. Must have handwheel locking mechanism for safety.

8. Must accommodate low- and high-profile blades.

9. The unit must have a coarse feed wheel ergonomically positioned to reduce fatigue while trimming.

10. The microtomes must have an adjustable force balancing system to eliminate the risk of injury by an unbalanced object head.

11. The unit must be able to provide rapid specimen exchange by using programmable memo positions and fast homing.

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