Salient Characteristics Automated Microtome.docx
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- Fully Automated Vibrating Microtome (Brand Name or Equal) Federal contract opportunity
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- 36C24724Q0621
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The document is a salient characteristics specification for a fully automated vibrating blade microtome that the Department of Veterans Affairs, Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center is seeking to procure. The equipment must meet or exceed specified requirements including sectioning frequency, amplitude, cutting stroke, speed, vibrating blade capabilities, magnification, buffer tray dimensions, and overall dimensions and weight. The related federal contract opportunity is a solicitation for the same fully automated vibrating microtome, with a brand name or equal description. The solicitation provides additional details on the application of the equipment in the VA Research Program and invites contractors to submit descriptive literature for equal products. The solicitation includes the Point of Contact for questions, which must be submitted by April 26, 2024.
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BRAND NAME OR EQUAL: LEICA
Salient Characteristics Automated Microtome
It is anticipated that we will purchase a fully automated vibrating blade microtome.
The equipment MUST meet/exceed the following salient characteristics:
Description Sectioning frequency: 85 Hz (+- 10%) Amplitude: adjustable from 0-3 mm, in 0.05 mm increments.
Cutting Stroke: 33x50x20 mm (max.); 20 mm (vertical).
Semi and fully automated cutting modes.
Speed: blade travel speed of 0.01-1.5 mm/s (adjustable return stroke).
Return speed: 2.5 mm/s Blade: capable of vibrating laterally and advances forward through specimen Blade holder for double edged razor, injector or sapphire blades for safer blade handling.
Minimal vertical deflection to protect specimens during sectioning.
Magnification : 2x Magnifier, Microscope.
Double-walled buffer trays in two different sizes allowing sectioning of specimens 33x40 mm or as large as 70x40 mm.
Weight: 56 kg Dimensions L x W x H : 600 mm x 250 mm x 230 mm Built-in software: saves up to 8 users operational parameter settings.
Delivery and Installation 1 year warranty on parts & labor, optional extended warranty.
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