Sources Sought Notice.pdf
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- Olympus System Microscope Model BX53
- Solicitation number
- PANHCA-26-031963
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Department of the Army Medical Command
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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Medical Readiness Contracting Office - West (MRCO-W) for a single Olympus System Microscope Model BX53 with dual observation attachment. The requirement is for The Food Analysis & Diagnostic Laboratory, Microbiology Section at San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC), Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed-Price purchase order through a one-time buy procurement method.
The microscope must meet specific clinical performance and technical requirements, including seven observation methods (brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast, fluorescence, differential interference contrast, polarized light, and simple polarized light), dimensions of 274.5 mm × 614 mm × 469 mm, weight of 46.3 lb, six-position nosepiece, and LED illumination. The unit must operate at 140W power consumption with voltage requirements of 100-120/220-240V. The NAICS Code is 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a business size standard of 1000 employees. Interested sources should submit a three-page Statement of Capability detailing their capability to provide the equipment, along with organizational name, CAGE code, address, point of contact, phone number, email address, and notification of any existing contract vehicles (such as VA FSS contracts) through which the requirement can be met. Responses should be emailed to derrick.j.johnson2.civ@health.mil. Responses to this notice do not guarantee participation in future solicitations or contract awards, and the Government will not reimburse expenses associated with preparation or participation.
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The Medical Readiness Contracting Office - West (MRCO-W) has an upcoming requirement for a microscope with a dual observation attachment for routine organism identification of food borne organisms. The dual observation attachment allows two analysts to observe the same slide simultaneously. This Microscope is for The Food Analysis & Diagnostic Laboratory, Microbiology Section, San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC), Fort Sam Houston, TX. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed-Price purchase order for this requirement. The proposed North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) Code is – 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, business size standard of 1000 employees. Responses to the Sources Sought Notice should demonstrate the firm's ability, capability, and responsibility in providing the items listed above. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought. Interested sources should submit a
Statement of Capability (3-page limit) detailing their capability to provide the surgical equipment requested to Brooke Army Medical Center (JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX). Additionally, please provide the following information:
1) Organization's name, CAGE code, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address.
Please advise if the requirement can be met through a contract vehicle the source already has (i.e.
VA FSS contract number).
Contractors responding to this sources sought notice are advised their response does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expense associated with preparation or participation in this research. Interested parties should e-mail responses to derrick.j.johnson2.civ@health.mil
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Item: Microscope
Manufacturer/Vendor: Olympus
Model: Olympus System Microscope Model BX53
Quantity: 1 EA
Purchase Method: One-time buy
Minimum Clinical Performance Requirements
The Food Analysis & Diagnostic Laboratory (FADL) Microbiology section requires a microscope with a dual observation attachment for routine organism identification of foodborne organisms. The dual observation attachment allows two analysts to observe the same slide simultaneously.
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
- Observation methods must include brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast, fluorescence, differential interference contrast, polarized light and simple polarized light
- Dimensions- 274.5 mm × 614 mm × 469 mm (10.8 in. × 24.2 in. × 18.5 in.)
- Weight- 46.3 lb. (21 kg)
- Six position nosepiece
- LED illumination
Source Considerations
- Power source: 140 W
- Voltage requirements: 100-120/220-240 V
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