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75N92020Q0094

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06/03/2020 5704244

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Bethesda MD 20892-7511

NIH/NHLBI

06/30/2020

NIH/NIDCR

Attn:Dr. YUANYUAN LIU 35A Convent Drive, Room 3E410

Bethesda, MD 20892

301 827-7528Natalie Bruning

06/15/2020 1200 ES

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(1) Action Code: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

(2) Date: 06/03/2020

(3) Year: 2020

(4) Contracting Office Zip Code: 20892

(5) Classification Code: 6640

(6) Contracting Office Address:

6701 Rockledge Drive

RKL II

Bethesda, MD 20892

(7) Subject/Title: Vibratome

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: 75N92020Q0094

(9) Closing Response Date: 06/15/2020

(10) Contact Point(s): Natalie Bruning, Contract Specialist

(11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number: TBD

(12) Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD

(13) Contract Line Item Number(s): TBD

(14) Contractor Award Date: TBD

(15) Contractor Name: TBD

(16) Description: TBD

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is 75N92020Q0094 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document, the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-06 effective 05/06/2020.

(iv) This requirement is set-aside for small business. The associated NAICS code is

334516 ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING, small business size standard is 1000 employees. The acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.

(v) It is anticipated that there will be three (3) or more contract line items listing all components. The specifications and quantities of required items are listed below.

(vi) Statement of Need

Background

Research in the NIDCR Intramural Research Program revolves around five main research areas: Craniofacial Developmental, Cell and Matrix Biology; Epithelial and Salivary Gland Biology and Dysfunction; Immunology and Inflammation;

Sensory Biology; and Skeletal Biology. Within these research areas, NIDCR scientists are tasked with elucidating the molecular mechanisms that underlie a plethora of biological processes as they relate to both basic research and disease manifestations in a clinical setting.

The Somatosensation and Pain Unit at the NIDCR is responsible for preparing brain and spinal slices for electrophysiology. The Vibratome is necessary to continue research on dissecting pain-related circuits.

Specifications

1. No refurbished equipment will be accepted.

2. The items must be brand name or equal equivalent with the Product

Specification below.

Product: Vibratome

Product Description:

MFR# 1491200S001

1. VT1200 S Configuration with blade holder, ice tray, buffer tray - metal, and specimen disc

Instrument features:

• Fully automated Vibrating Blade Microtome for sectioning fixed and unfixed specimens from Neuropathology, Neurophysiology (Patch clamping), Botany (roots and parts of plants) and Industry (foams).

• Robust and stabile basic instrument with blade holder for safe insertion of the whole razor blade and adjustment screw to minimize the vertical deflection of the blade below 1 μm.

• Separate control panel - foil protected. Adjustment screw for manual feeding prior to each section (semiautomatic cutting mode).

• Support for removable ice tray, double walled buffer tray or optional measurement device "Vibrocheck", for vertical deflection of the blade.

Technical specifications:

• Vertical specimen feed: max. 20 mm (depending on selected specimen holder)

• Horizontal stroke: 45 mm

• Blade holder turnable by 90° for safe blade insertion of whole razor-injector or sapphire blades. Clearance angle adjustment of 15°, 18° or 21°. Optimized blade holder design for minimized buffer spillage.

• Separate control panel - foil protected.

• Parameter setting for speed, amplitude, section thickness

(semiautomatic mode).

• Display for vertical blade deflection value (in μm) and indication of screw turn direction to minimize the vertical blade deflection when using measurement device "Vibrocheck"

• Motorized blade holder vibration with minimal vertical blade deflection (value measurable by optional measurement device "Vibrocheck".

Value can be minimized by using adjustment screw on blade holder).

• Motorized blade holder travel speed adjustable between 0.01 - 1.5 mm/s in:

0.01 - 0.1 in 0.01 mm/s steps

0.1 - 0.5 in 0.02 mm/s steps

0.5 - 1.5 in 0.1 mm/s steps

• Accelerated motorized blade return travel speed of 2.5 mm/s,

• Amplitude adjustment between 0-3 mm in 0.05 mm steps,

• Frequency: 85 Hz +/- 5 Hz,

• Selection between semi-motorized or fully automatic cutting mode,

• Freely programmable cutting window, two individually programmable cutting window edges,

• Two fully motorized cutting modes. Single or continuous mode,

• Specimen retraction during blade holder return stroke adjustable between 0 and 100 μm in 10 μm steps,

• Manual blade forward and return speed adjustable between 1-5 mm/s in

0.5 mm/s steps,

• Selection between vibration on or off during manual blade forward or return movement to approach specimen

• "Up" button for fast approach of the specimen to the blade,

• "Down" button for fast approach of the home position for safe and fast specimen change,

• Adjustment screw for manual feeding prior to each section (if using semiautomatic mode),

• Adjustable step sizes for manual feeding: 1, 10 or 100 μm

• Section thickness totalizer, re-settable at any position, Integrated LED illumination, individually programmable in 5 steps,

• Adapter for magnifier or microscope carrier, Removable ice tray, drawer principle, allows preparation of the tissue under the microscope with integrated palm rests with magnets to hold buffer tray in place,

• Buffer tray (plastics) with lid to cover up buffer tray while filling ice tray, magnet to hold specimen disc in place, specimen disc - non-orienting and clamp to hold tube in buffer during oxygenation. Volume: 125 ml, autoclavable

Technical Data:

• Dimensions (LxWxH) without accessories: 600 x 250 x 230 mm, 23.62 x

9.8 x 9.0 inches,

• Dimensions (LxWxH) with magnifier: 600 x 250 x 320 mm, 23.62 x 9.8 x

12.50 inches,

• Dimensions (LxWxH) with microscope: 600 x 250 x 490 mm, 23.62 x

9.8 x 19.29 inches,

• Dimensions (LxWxH) separate control panel: 190 x 150 x 72 mm, 7.48 x

5.90 x 2.83 inches,

• Weight: 65 kg / 143.3 lbs,

• Admissions: CE, C CSA US,

• Range of working temperature: +10°C - up to +35°C,

• Relative humidity: max. 60 %, Standard delivery:

1 Basic instrument (14 0481 42066), 1 Control panel (14 0481 43396), 1 Tool set (14 0481 45999):

1 Allen key with handle, size 3.0 (14 0194 04764), 1 Allen key with handle, size 6.0 (14 0222 04141) 1 Cryo-Manipulator (14 0462 28930), 2 Fuses T 1.0A (14 6943 01000) 1 Cyanacrylate glue (14 0371 27414) 1 Dust cover, small (14 0212 43742), 1 Ice tray, assy. (14 0481 42010) 1 Buffer tray, metal (14 0481 42084) consisting of:

1 Buffer tray, 1 Lid, 1 Specimen disc, non-orienting, 1 Tube clamp 1 Blade holder (attached to the instrument) 1 IFU-Bundle Leica VT1200 S (14 0481 80001) consisting of:

1 Instructions for use Leica VT1200 S, printed, EN 1 CD including available languages, 1 IFU-language order 1 Short Manual Leica VT1200 S - DE/EN (140481 80005) or equal

2. MFR# Leica 14048142075 Vibrocheck

3. MFR# Leica 14041157009 Power Cord various NEMA5 15

(vii) The provision at FAR clause 52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal, applies to this acquisition.

(viii) Delivery and acceptance and FOB Point:

NIDCR

BLDG 35A

35A Convent Dr, Room 3E-410 Bethesda, Maryland 20892

(ix) Provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

• The Government requests discounts

• Less than the total quantity of either items may be awarded

• The required items must meet the brand name or equal specifications

• Quotes shall include manufacturer warranty, delivery, and installation/assembly

• Delivery of all products must be received within 14 days after award.

• Quotes must include itemized prices

(x) The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, is applicable to this acquisition.

• The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

o Offeror has provided products/services as described in section (vi)

Statement of Need.

o Offeror can deliver and install all products within 14 days after award.

o Offeror quote includes manufacturer warranty, delivery and installation/assembly o Quotes include itemized prices.

(xi) Offerors to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, with offer. An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via http://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management (SAM) website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (p) of this provision.

(xii) The FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial

Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) The FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

• 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

• 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755)

• 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)

• 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) (E.O. 11246)

• 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL

2014) (29 U.S.C. 793)

• 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015). (22

U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627)

• 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text

Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513)

• 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008)

• 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for

Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332)

(xiv) Additional contract requirement(s)

N/A

(xv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable.

(xvi) Offers shall be submitted via the FedConnect web portal (www.fedconnect.net).

The due date for receipt of offers is 12:00 PM Eastern Time on 06/15/2020.

(xvi) Point of Contact:

Natalie Bruning, Contract Specialist www.fedconnect.net solicitation 75N92020Q0094

(17) Place of Contract Performance:

NIH NIDCR

Attn:Dr. YUANYUAN LIU 35A Convent Drive, Room 3E410

(18) Set-aside Status:

Small Business http://www.fedconnect.net/ http://www.fedconnect.net/

Statement of Need (SON)

To: Natalie Bruning, Branch A, Office of Acquisitions (OA), Office of Management, (OM), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

From: Project Manager (PM) Dr. Yuanyuan Liu

Organization: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)

Somatosensation and Pain Unit

Project Title: Vibratome

1. Type of Statement of Need

Statement of Need - Equipment Statement of Need – License Agreement

Statement of Need – Supply/Product Statement of Need –Subscription Services

Statement of Need – Maintenance Service Statement of Need – Warranty Agreement

Statement of Need – Other

2. Technical Background and Contractual History 7.105 (a) (1)

This is a new requirement

This is a follow-on requirement

Technical Background:

Research in the NIDCR Intramural Research Program revolves around five main research areas:

Craniofacial Developmental, Cell and Matrix Biology; Epithelial and Salivary Gland Biology and Dysfunction; Immunology and Inflammation; Sensory Biology; and Skeletal Biology. Within these research areas, our scientists are tasked with elucidating the molecular mechanisms that underlie a plethora of biological processes as they relate to both basic research and disease manifestations in a clinical setting.

The Somatosensation and Pain Unit at the NIDCR is responsible for preparing brain and spinal slices for electrophysiology. The Vibratome is necessary to continue research on dissecting pain-related circuits.

Contractual History

3. Applicable Conditions 7.105 (a) (2)

Not Applicable

Brand Name Requirement (A brand name justification is attached)

Sole Source Requirement (A sole source justification is attached)

4. Compatibility or Performance Characteristics for Supply of Service 7.105 (a) (4)

Required Features & Benefits of the acquisition:

Specifications needed:

MFR: Leica or equal

Contractor shall provide the following with shipping

MFR# 1491200S001

1. VT1200 S Configuration with blade holder, ice tray, buffer tray - metal, and specimen disc

Instrument features:

Fully automated Vibrating Blade Microtome for sectioning fixed and unfixed specimens from Neuropathology, Neurophysiology (Patch clamping), Botany (roots and parts of plants) and Industry (foams).

Robust and stabile basic instrument with blade holder for safe insertion of the whole razor blade and adjustment screw to minimize the vertical deflection of the blade below 1 μm.

Separate control panel - foil protected. Adjustment screw for manual feeding prior to each section (semiautomatic cutting mode).

Support for removable ice tray, double walled buffer tray or optional measurement device "Vibrocheck", for vertical deflection of the blade.

Technical specifications:

Vertical specimen feed: max. 20 mm (depending on selected specimen holder) Horizontal stroke: 45 mm Blade holder turnable by 90° for safe blade insertion of whole razor-injector or sapphire blades.

Clearance angle adjustment of 15°, 18° or 21°. Optimized blade holder design for minimized buffer spillage.

Separate control panel - foil protected.

Parameter setting for speed, amplitude, section thickness (semiautomatic mode).

Display for vertical blade deflection value (in μm) and indication of screw turn direction to minimize the vertical blade deflection when using measurement device "Vibrocheck" Motorized blade holder vibration with minimal vertical blade deflection (value measurable by optional measurement device "Vibrocheck". Value can be minimized by using adjustment screw on blade holder).

Motorized blade holder travel speed adjustable between 0.01 - 1.5 mm/s in:

0.01 - 0.1 in 0.01 mm/s steps

0.1 - 0.5 in 0.02 mm/s steps

0.5 - 1.5 in 0.1 mm/s steps Accelerated motorized blade return travel speed of 2.5 mm/s, Amplitude adjustment between 0-3 mm in 0.05 mm steps, Frequency: 85 Hz +/- 5 Hz, Selection between semi-motorized or fully automatic cutting mode, Freely programmable cutting window, two individually programmable cutting window edges, Two fully motorized cutting modes. Single or continuous mode, Specimen retraction during blade holder return stroke adjustable between 0 and 100 μm in 10 μm steps, Manual blade forward and return speed adjustable between 1-5 mm/s in 0.5 mm/s steps, Selection between vibration on or off during manual blade forward or return movement to approach specimen "Up" button for fast approach of the specimen to the blade, "Down" button for fast approach of the home position for safe and fast specimen change, Adjustment screw for manual feeding prior to each section (if using semiautomatic mode), Adjustable step sizes for manual feeding: 1, 10 or 100 μm Section thickness totalizer, re-settable at any position, Integrated LED illumination, individually programmable in 5 steps, Adapter for magnifier or microscope carrier, Removable ice tray, drawer principle, allows preparation of the tissue under the microscope with integrated palm rests with magnets to hold buffer tray in place, Buffer tray (plastics) with lid to cover up buffer tray while filling ice tray, magnet to hold specimen disc in place, specimen disc - non-orienting and clamp to hold tube in buffer during oxygenation. Volume:

125 ml, autoclavable

Technical Data:

Dimensions (LxWxH) without accessories: 600 x 250 x 230 mm, 23.62 x 9.8 x 9.0 inches, Dimensions (LxWxH) with magnifier: 600 x 250 x 320 mm, 23.62 x 9.8 x 12.50 inches, Dimensions (LxWxH) with microscope: 600 x 250 x 490 mm, 23.62 x 9.8 x 19.29 inches, Dimensions (LxWxH) separate control panel: 190 x 150 x 72 mm, 7.48 x 5.90 x 2.83 inches, Weight: 65 kg / 143.3 lbs, Admissions: CE, C CSA US, Range of working temperature: +10°C - up to +35°C, Relative humidity: max. 60 %, Standard delivery:

1 Basic instrument (14 0481 42066), 1 Control panel (14 0481 43396), 1 Tool set (14 0481 45999):

1 Allen key with handle, size 3.0 (14 0194 04764), 1 Allen key with handle, size 6.0 (14 0222 04141) 1 Cryo-Manipulator (14 0462 28930), 2 Fuses T 1.0A (14 6943 01000) 1 Cyanacrylate glue (14 0371 27414) 1 Dust cover, small (14 0212 43742), 1 Ice tray, assy. (14 0481 42010) 1 Buffer tray, metal (14 0481 42084) consisting of:

1 Buffer tray, 1 Lid, 1 Specimen disc, non-orienting, 1 Tube clamp 1 Blade holder (attached to the instrument) 1 IFU-Bundle Leica VT1200 S (14 0481 80001) consisting of:

1 Instructions for use Leica VT1200 S, printed, EN 1 CD including available languages, 1 IFU-language order 1 Short Manual Leica VT1200 S - DE/EN (140481 80005) or equal

2. MFR# Leica 14048142075 Vibrocheck

3. MFR# Leica 14041157009 Power Cord various NEMA5 15

Other Considerations & Specifications:

1. Provide information regarding the contractor’s access to Government facilities for delivery/testing of the equipment, if applicable.

Vendor will need access to government facilities for delivery and installation

2. Inspection/Acceptance: list additional requirements/conditions to be met for the items to be accepted? if applicable.

Equipment will be inspected for proper functionality after installation

Compatibility/Performance Requirements

5. Delivery or Performance-Period Requirements 7.105 (a) (5)

Period of Performance:

Delivery Requirements:

Delivery 14 days after award

Deliver to:

NIH NIDCR Attn: Dr. Yuanyuan Liu 35A Convent Drive, Room 3E410