6640--brand name or equal to: leica DM6 B fully automated upright microscope

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ), contract opportunities. The solicitation document and

incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular.

This is a set-aside for SB.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is

334516, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

The VHA RPO-East Contract Office requires an equipment of a brand name or equal system to Leica DM6 B fully automated upright microscope to support laboratory research. and all interested companies

shall provide quotation(s)for the following:

Supplies | Brand name or Equal to: Leica DM6 B fully automated upright microscope

VA requires the Leica DM6 B fully automated upright microscope (or equal) to have the following salient characteristics to be technically acceptable:

Fully automated upright microscope with constant color temperature and fully automated transmitted light- and fluorescence axis, motorized Z-focus and nosepiece. Automatically sets the optimal settings for best image quality. The automated condenser head ensures more convenient and faster work. Changing contrast methods by a touch of a button. All automated microscope functions can be controlled via the touchscreen. Programmable function keys allow customized and ergonomically operation of the microscope.

- DM6 B (LED, mot. Z)

- Ground plate without filter magazine

- Top DM6 B, 5-fold Fluo, 7xM25, mot.

- Mech. stage with rotation (for 1 specimen)

- Slideholder 1 specimen

- Leica LED3

- Basic docu tube BDT, mech., 19 CIP

- Tube top (for 1 camera)

- Eyepieces HC PLAN S 10x/22 Br. M

Required Individual Line Items & Quantity of Items:

DM6 B TL (BF) + Fluo 1 EA

DM6 B (LED, mot Z)

11888857

Ground plate w/o. filter magazine

11888098

Cover for stand top, empty

11890003

CTR6 LED

11890017

Advanced Z-Module

11888879

Top DM6 B, 5-fold, Fluo, 7xM25 ,mot.

11888888

Cover objective revolving nosepiece

11888105

LED lamp housing DM6, cable long

11504242

Condenser BF

11505141

Condenser head 0.90 S1

11505150

Lightguide coupler 1"

11504117

LED3

11504254

Cable RS232 to BNC

11525221

Cable for shutter control EL6000 I²C

11500331

Filter system Y5 ET, k

11504171

Filter system TXR ET, k

11504207

Filter system GFP ET, k

11504164 1 1,534.08 1,534.08

Filter cube 405nm, k

11504152

STAGE-BRC 7625, 110° rotation, right

11501256

Tube adapter incl. 1 docu. Port

11505161

Basic docu tube BDT, mech., 19 CIP

11505296

Eyepiece HC PLAN s 10x/22 Br. M

11507820

Obj. HC PL FL 10x/0.30

11506505

Obj. HC PL APO 63x/1.40-0.60 OIL

115063

Cameras for LAS X 1 EA

K5 Microscope Camera

11547112

C-Mount adapter 1x HC f. 1"

11541510

LAS X for Stereos, Macroscopes, DMS, DVM6M 1 EA

Dongle for LAS X optional modules

11640879 1 336.60 336.60

LAS X Core

11640878 1 780.30 780.30

LAS X Z-Control and SW Autofocus

11640872

LAS X Multi Channel Acquisition

116408

Vendors will not install, upgrade or access VA systems or VA

patient sensitive information. The system is a stand-alone system not integrated with the VA IT.

Address:

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA VA MEDICAL CENTER

ENDOCRINOLOGY DEPARTMENT #3318

601 HWY 6 W

IOWA CITY, IA 52246-2209

USA

Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the lowest price technically acceptable.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at

http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award

Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3,

Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is

applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders

FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or equal to

VAAR 852.212-71, Gray Market Items also applies: https://www.va.gov/oal/vaar/812.html#812301f2

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for products as defined herein. Submission shall

be received not later than 30 December 2021, 4:00 p.m. EST. Late submissions shall be treated in

accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Please reference 36C24E22Q0056 in subject line of your email when responding to this notice.

Your response should include both the interest/capability statements and business size/socioeconomic

status. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed

requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing with the reference in

subject line via e-mail to Rachael.Talbott@va.gov.