HEVAS6-10-T-0024 0001.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to expand itemdescriptions and answ er questions received before 16 September 2010 at 12:00PM. The pricing detail quantityof CLIN 0005 has increased by 55.00 from 6.00 to 61.00. Provision 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS is added.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 5

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 20-Sep-2010

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X HEVAS6-10-T-0024

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09-Sep-2010

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt ofOffer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one ofthe following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies ofthe amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt ofthis amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegramwhich 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 RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. Ifby virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegramor letter, provided each telegramor letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(Ifapplicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

20-Sep-2010

CODE

DDESS AREA SERVICE CENTER

ATTN: PROCUREMENT DIVISION 700 WESTPARK D

PEACHTREE CITY GA 30269

HEVAS6 7. ADMINISTERED BY (Ifother than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

HEVAS6-10-T-0024

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTION: Item 1: Do they really need 50x? 90% low power microscopy is conducted at 20x-30x. Most field microscopes are single objective 20x and ideal for Grades 1-2. 50x = higher cost ANSWER: 20X up to 50X is acceptable (see expanded detailed description)

Item 0001:

20x - 50x magnification; combination classroom and field microscope; battery powered; scope can be detached from the base for outside use.

Item 0002 Digital Microscope , monocular, compound; USB 2.0 connection with eyepiece; objective magnification- 10x, 60x, 200x; 640 x 480 resolution; attached microscope stand; includes software that allows you to view, edit, measure samples and create slideshows; LED light source;

battery powered; Microsoft windows XP compatibility

Item 0003 Digital integrated Compound Microscope, monocular; USB microscope that connects to a computer; magnification 40x, 100x, 400x; wide field 10x eyepiece; revolving objectives;

Resolution 640 x 480; built-in mechanical stage; includes software that allows you to view, edit, measure samples and create slideshows; LED illumination; battery powered; Microsoft Windows XP compatibility; with carrying case

Item 0004 Stereo microscope binocular; has basic features for secondary level dissection. 10x and 30x dual magnification; LED or halogen illumination; corded

Item 0005 Digital Microscope, compound; 4x, 10x 40x, and 100XR magnification; 10x wide field with attached eyepiece; monocular 45 degrees inclined; built in mechanical stage; USB 2.0 connection compatible with Windows XP; Halogen light source; corded; camera (2.0MP); resolution 1600X1280.

Item 0006 Digital Stereo Microscope binocular; with integrated digital camera (3.0 MP) ; USB connection;

2045 X 1536 live image resolution; capability to collect images at pre-set intervals over time;

continuous zoom range up to 100X. Compatible with Windows XP; at least 12V 15 Watt halogen illumination; with carrying case

QUESTION: Item 2: Are they prepared to consider a Dino-Lite digital microscopes as this is the only way to achieve their specification. Traditional upright digital stereo microscopes only achieve 45x-50x or double that with a 2.0x barlow lens.

ANSWER: No; Need a camera with attached stand and objectives (See expanded detailed description)

QUESTION: Item3: Are they willing to consider a standard microscope plus digital microscope camera as opposed to an integrated digital microscope? The advantage is that a new camera can be attached at any time - bearing in mind that camera technology improves every 5 months while microscopes change every 500 years! The disadvantage is that the microscope camera can walk!

ANSWER: No; need built-in integrated camera (see expanded detailed description)

QUESTION: Item 5: Impossible to quote on as does not specify compound or stereo microscope. I suspect that they require a compound microscope, but they need to specify objectives required etc.

ANSWER: compound microscope; (see expanded detailed description)

QUESTION: Item 6: Do they want an integrated digital microscope or a standard microscope plus digital microscope camera.

ANSWER: Integrated digital microscope (see expanded detailed description)

QUESTION: Item 6: Do they require 1x/4x dual power objectives or zoom stereo through 4x?

ANSWER: Zoom stereo 10x through 40x (see expanded detailed description)

QUESTION: Regarding item 0001; can you tell me if the description is describing a stereo microscope or a compound scope. Asking for 50x in a field/classroom scope for grades 1-2 is very demanding ANSWER: Can be either; must be a simple introductory microscope that meets specified requirements. (see expanded detailed description)

QUESTION: Can you describe “detachable scope that attached to a stable removable base”? I believe you’re asking for a stereo microscope head that attaches and detaches from a portable stand?

ANSWER: Yes, microscope head detaches for outside use and can be reattached to a stable base for inside use. (see expanded detailed description)

QUESTION: I just wanted to know if you have product reference numbers for the items requested.

ANSWER: No

QUESTION: Do you know when the items are expected for delivery?

ANSWER: Delivery shall be no later than 15 November 2010.

QUESTION: I also need to know if the specification can be slightly different as far as magnification goes; for example, instead of 10X to 200X can it be 20X to 225X?

ANSWER: Must be at low as 10x and high or higher than 200x (see expanded detailed description)

QUESTION: there is a major discrepancy between page 5, item # 0005 and the distribution list. Page 5 states 6 units but the distribution list adds up to 61 units. I think the 1 was left out of 61 on page 5 ANSWER: The Quantity for Line Item 0005 is 61.

QUESTION: How long will vendor have from time of order receipt to deliver the microscopes to the respective locations?

ANSWER: Delivery shall be no later than 15 November 2010.

QUESTION: Will the contract consist of ONE order requiring delivery of ALL microscopes to each location at ONE time, or might there be multiple orders requiring multiple deliveries?

ANSWER: There will be one order for a one-time delivery. See Attachment A for distribution, addresses and quantities.

QUESTION: Line Item 0001 specifies a 50x objective only: Is the one 50x magnification the sole objective/lens requirement or should Line Item 0001 be a compound microscope? Is there a monocular/binocular requirement for Line Item 0001?

ANSWER: Monocular (see expanded detailed description)

QUESTION: Is there a monocular/binocular requirement for Line Item 0002?

ANSWER: Monocular (see expanded detailed description)

QUESTION: Line Item 0004 specifies a 30x objective only: Is the one 30x magnification the sole objective/lens requirement or should Line Item 0004 be a compound microscope?

ANSWER: dual magnification 10x and 30x (see expanded detailed description)

QUESTION: Line Item 0006 specifies 1x to 4x magnification: Did you mean 10x to 40x, or is the solicitation copy correct as printed?

ANSWER: 10x to 40x (see expanded detailed description)

QUESTION: Are vendors allowed to bid on one or some line items and to exclude others, or is there to be an award to ONE vendor for ALL line items?

ANSWER: See Provision added at 52.212-2.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999)

(a) The Government will award firm fixed price purchase order(s) resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered at a price that is both fair and reasonable to the Government. The Government will not pay a price it considers to be disproportionate to the benefits associated with the proposed services. The Government may make multiple awards based on lowest total price including shipping for each line item. If multiple awards are made, no award will be made for less than $3,000.00.

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0005

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 55.00 from 6.00 to 61.00.

(End of Summary of Changes)