6515--HistoCore AUTOCUT- KCVAMC
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25524Q0144
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Kansas City Vamc Kansas City MO 64128, United States
- Points of contact
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- Tracie Raggs tracie.raggs@va.gov (913) 946-1148
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 intends to procure one automated rotary microtome for use at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The Contractor shall provide, transport, install, and test the equipment, which must meet salient characteristics such as being fully motorized, ergonomically designed, providing motorized or manual sectioning, and including features to enhance safety and efficiency. The Contractor shall also provide on-site training and manuals. Responses are due by April 22, 2024 at 11:00 PM Central Time.
This procurement is set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The estimated value of the contract is not provided. There are no indications of potential incumbents or current contractors. The key numerical detail is the requirement for one automated rotary microtome.
Notice text
Intent:
It is the intent of the Kansas City VA to purchase one automated rotary microtome to use in the preparation of tissue samples obtained from Veteran patients.
Scope:
The Contractor shall provide, transport, install and test all listed equipment. All products
must meet all salient characteristics defined in this section.
All equipment and installation must meet manufacturers and VA specifications.
The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, and services for delivery and
installation of the supplies and equipment.
The Contractor is responsible for any missing parts and components not included in the order to carry out the installation.
Training of staff in the operation and maintenance of the equipment shall be provided by the Contractor.
Salient Characteristics
Fully Motorized Rotary Microtome
Name brand or equal: HistoCore AUTOCUT Fully Motorized Microtome or Equivalent as listed below:
Automated Rotary Microtome
One fully motorized microtome unit.
The unit must be ergonomically designed to reduce work related injuries.
The microtomes must be a two in one design concept allowing fully motorized or fully manual sectioning (the course adjustment wheel must have the ability to be manually controlled).
Refurbished or previously owned units are not acceptable.
Unit must provide control of automated functions through a hand pad control panel; preferably positioned either on the left or right side of the microtome to ensure ergonomic operation of the unit.
The unit must have a foot pedal/electronic emergency stop function.
The unit must have a coarse feed wheel ergonomically positioned to reduce fatigue while trimming.
The microtomes must have an adjustable force balancing system to eliminate the risk of injury by an unbalanced object head falling into the knife.
The units must have an anti-static waste tray to facilitate cleaning and improve efficiency of the staff.
The unit must contain 2 in 1 blade holder for both high and low-profile blades.
The unit must be able to provide rapid specimen exchange by using programmable memo positions and fast homing.
At least a 1-year warranty on the unit and installation.
Minimal daily, monthly, and periodic maintenance.
On-site training of histology staff on completion of installation at no cost to the Government.
At least one copy of the Operator s Manual and of the technical service manual.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25524Q0144_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6515--HistoCore AUTOCUT- KCVAMC | Solicitation | |
| 6515--HistoCore AUTOCUT- KCVAMC | Pre-Solicitation |
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