6640--Equipment, Pathologist Microscope Indianapolis, Indiana

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ (Request for Quote). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #2023-02 (February 14, 2023).

This solicitation is for an unrestricted firm fixed price for brand name or equal commodity.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333310, with a small business size standard of 1,000. The FSC/PSC is 6640.

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Richard Roudebush VA Medical Center, 1481 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, 46202-2803 is seeking to purchase one Olympus BX46 microscope to be used in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. This brand name or equal microscope, with accompanying camera, is needed for the pathologist to perform the primary duties of the position. The microscope will be used daily to review and release surgical pathology and cytopathology cases.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following list of items: (Note: freight not to exceed $250 for the entire order. If needed, include any additional cost of freight with your pricing.)

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

QTY

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BX46-NP6

BX46 frame with 6-position nosepiece

1

UYCP-11

UYCP-11;US STYLE 3-PRONG POWER CORD

3

5-UL3152

U-LHLEDC-1-2; TRANSMITTED WHITE LED FOR BX43, BX46, BX63

1

OMT-010-B

Cloth dust cover (No Logo). 11X25X26, Anti-Static for BX, IX

1

3-U14IEC

U-TTBI-1-2;TILT/TELESCOPE OBS TUBE,INVERTED,0-25DEG.ECOGLASS

1

3-U137

U-TBI-3-CLI; TILTING BINOCULAR OBS TUBE,5-35 DEG ,REVERSE

1

U-IT134EC

U-TRU-1-2;SIDE CAMERA PORT INTERMEDIATE TUBE,ECO GLASS

1

WHN10X-1-8

Eyepiece for BX/IX, 10x w/ =24mm t=1.5mm Retical Shelf, FN22

2

WHN10X-H-1-8

Eyepiece for BX/IX, 10x Focusing w/ =24mm t=1.5mm Retical Shelf, FN22

2

U-D03-1-7

Dual Observation Attachment for Front-to-Back Viewing with Built-In LED Pointer

1

4-U1323

U-SVRC-CY;LOW TORQUE MECHANICAL, WIRE STAGE FOR BX45/46

1

4-U145

U-HLS-4; SINGLE SLIDE HOLDER,THIN

1

1-U2B921

PLAPON2X;PLAN APO 2X OBJECTIVE,NA 0.08,WD 6.2MM

1

1-U2B5222

UPLFLN4X-2; U Plan Fluorite 4X Objective, NA 0.13, WD 17MM

1

1-U2B5242

UPLFLN10X2-2; U Plan Fluorite 10X Objective, NA 0.3, WD 10MM

1

1-U2B5252

UPLFLN20X-2; U Plan Fluorite 20X Objective, NA 0.5, WD 2.1MM

1

1-U2B5272

UPLFLN40X-2; U Plan Fluorite 40X Objective, NA 0.75, WD 0.51MM

1

1-U2B5312

UPLFLN60X-2; U Plan Fluorite 60X Objective, NA 0.9, WD 0.2MM, W/CC

1

U-V105C48

U-TV0.5XC-3-8; CCD CAMERA ADAPTER,0.5X LENS,C-MOUNT

1

EP23-AOU

DP23+AOU standalone controller set. Incl. AC adapter. Need UYCP

1

U-P500

BX45-PO;POLARIZER FOR BX45 FILTER SLOT

1

U-P115

U-ANT;ANALYZER FOR TRANSMITTED LIGHT, FITS IN NOSEPI SLIDER

1

U-GAN

Analyzer Unit For Gout Identification. Includes Analyzer And Full Wave Compensator In A Single Slider.

1

STATEMENT OF WORK SUMMARY

A. Salient Characteristics

Double headed (face to face)

2x,4x,10x,20x,40x, and 60x fluorite objectives

Tilting and telescoping binoculars

LED Illuminator

Digital camera with high resolution should be greater than or equal to 6.4 megapixels

Minimum computer requirements for camera

B. Fluorite Objectives

Fluorite objectives are produced from advanced glass formulations that contain material

such as fluorspar and newer synthetic substitutes.

-Fluorite objectives greatly improve the correction of optical aberration.

-Fluorite objectives chromatically correct for red and blue light.

-Fluorite objectives spherically correct for three colors.

Achromatic objectives spherically correct for one color.

The superior correction attributes of the fluorite objective enable them to be made with a

higher numerical aperture, resulting in brighter images.

-The larger the numerical aperture, the narrower the focal spot and which yields a higher resolving power.

-Fluorite objective, by virtue of the higher resolving power, provide a higher degree of contrast.

C. Ergonomic Design

Low position handles and low torque stage

Microscope moves up and down, tilts and extends forward and back to accommodate for pathologist heigh and posture

Strive for a symmetrical position with aligned shoulders

D. Optional Training

E. Warranty

Delivery: Delivery shall be provided FOB Destination within 90 days after receipt of order (ARO).

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 (SEPT 2023)

FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (NOV 2023)

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.

www.sam.gov registration is required to be complete at time of submission of quote.

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (NOV 2023)

Addendum to FAR 52.212-4

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR)

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

VAAR 852.211-70 Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals (NOV 2018)

VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items (FEB 2023)

VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018)

VAAR 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020)

VAAR 852.246-71 Rejected Goods (OCT 2018)

End of addendum to 52.212-4

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023)

FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name of Equal (AUG 1999)

VAAR 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008)

VAAR 852.272-70 Late Offers (NOV 2021)

All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Specialist, Alice Clark at alice.clark@va.gov

Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government.

The award will be made to the response most advantageous and the BEST VALUE to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than 12:00 PM EST on December 29, 2023.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail by 12 PM EST on December 26, 2023 to the Point of Contact for this solicitation; Alice Clark, Contracting Specialist, NCO10 Contracting, alice.clark@va.gov. No phone called will be accepted during this solicitation.