6640--EVOS Digital Imaging Systems

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The Regional Procurement Office (RPO) - East is seeking sources that can supply two (2) Thermo Fisher EVOS M7000 Imaging Systems and one (1) Thermo Fisher EVOS M5000 Imaging Systems with accessories or equivalent systems for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. VAPHS Research requires digital inverted benchtop microscopes for four-color fluorescence, transmitted light, and/or color imaging. The systems shall incorporate high-resolution cameras, bright and digitally controlled LED light sources, and intuitive software. The systems shall include fully automated, multichannel fluorescence and/or brightfield microscope featuring advanced imaging tools to handle time-lapse movies, automated multi-well plate scanning, image stitching and tiling, and cell counting with interchangeable optics with autofocus, single-click multi-channel image acquisition, and an interface designed for usability.

Interested parties must be able to provide all components of the Thermo Fisher equipment. The following parts and components are required:

The M7000 or equivalent systems shall include:

Description

Model

1

EVOS M7000 Imaging System

AMF7000

2

Objective FL 4X LWDPH 0.13NA/10.58WD

AMEP4980

3

Objective FL 10X LWDPH 0.30NA/7.13 WD

AMEP4981

4

Objective FL 20X LWDPH 0.45NA/6.12WD

AMEP4982

5

Olympus XAPO 40X NA0.95/WD0.18 CC

AMEP4907

6

EVOS Light Cube, DAPI 2.0

AMEP4950

7

EVOS Light Cube, GFP 2.0

AMEP4951

8

EVOS Light Cube, RFP 2.0

AMEP4952

9

Plan APO 1.25X, NA 0.04, WD 5.11

AMEP4736

The M5000 or equivalent system shall include:

Description

Model

1

EVOS M5000 Imaging System

AMF5000

2

Objective FL 4X LWDPH 0.13NA/10.58WD

AMEP4980

3

Objective FL 10X LWDPH 0.30NA/7.13 WD

AMEP4981

4

Objective FL 20X LWDPH 0.45NA/6.12WD

AMEP4982

5

Olympus XAPO 40X NA0.95/WD0.18 CC

AMEP4907

6

EVOS Light Cube, DAPI 2.0

AMEP4950

7

EVOS Light Cube, GFP 2.0

AMEP4951

8

EVOS Light Cube, CY5 2.0

AMEP4956

9

Digital Smartstart

A40109

10

EVOS Light Cube, Texas Red 2.0

AMEP4955

11

Holder, NUNC T-25

AMEPVH018

12

Holder, NUNC T-27

AMEPVH006

SPECIFICATIONS M7000

Optics

Description Infinity-corrected optical system; MRS threaded objectives with 45 mm parfocal distance

Imaging Mode Fluorescence, brightfield, color brightfield, phase contrast

Imaging Methods Single color, multicolor, area scan with montage or tile stitch, time lapse, Z-stacking, movie capture

Illumination 5-position chamber for 4 fluorescence light cubes plus brightfield imaging; light cubes with integrated hard-coated filter set and LED light source with >50,000-hour life; broad selection of standard and specialty light cubes

Objective capacity 5 position automated torrent

Objectives Wide selection of high-quality long working distance (LWD) and coverslip- corrected objectives

Condenser 60-mm LWD condenser; 4-position turret with a clear aperture and 3 phase annuli

Focus mechanism Automated focus with sub-micron (0.150 µm) resolution

LCD Display 23 in. high-resolution touchscreen monitor, 1,920 x 1,080 resolution

Color camera High-sensitivity 3.2 MP (2048 x 1536) CMOS sensor with 3.45 µm pixel resolution

Captured images 16-bit RAW monochrome: TIFF, PNG (12-bit dynamic range)

8-bit color: TIFF, PNG, JPG

Movies and time-lapse: AVI, WMV

Physical Characteristics

Power Supply 24VAC Adapter

Dimensions 18 x 14 x 13 in

Weight 16 kg

System

Computer External Dell PC w/Intel Core i7-8700, 32 GB RAM, 512 GB solid state hard drive, Windows 10

Output Ports Microscope: USB 3.1 Type B, 4 pin power port

Computer: 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C; 5 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A; 4 x USB 2.0 Type A; 1 serial; 2 x DisplayPort 1.2; 1 RJ45; 2 PS/2; 1 UAJ; 1 line-out

Networking Capability Connection through Windows/SMB network via an Ethernet cable connection

SPECIFICATIONS M5000

Optics

Description Infinity-corrected optical system; MRS threaded objectives with 45 mm parfocal distance

Imaging Mode Fluorescence, brightfield, color brightfield, phase contrast

Imaging Methods Single color, multicolor, time lapse, Z-stacking, movie capture

Illumination Adjustable-intensity LED light cubes with integrated hard-coated filter set and >50,000-hour life

Light cube capacity 5-position chamber for 4 fluorescence cubes + brightfield

Objective capacity 5 position automated torrent

Objectives Wide selection of high-quality long working distance (LWD) and coverslip- corrected objectives

Condenser 60-mm LWD condenser; 4-position turret with a clear aperture and 3 phase annuli

Focus mechanism Automated focus with sub-micron (0.150 µm) resolution (single-step accuracy)

LCD Display 18.5 in. high-resolution articulated LCD monitor

Monochrome camera High-sensitivity 3.2 MP (2048 x 1536) CMOS sensor with 3.45 µm pixel resolution

Captured images 16-bit RAW monochrome: TIFF, PNG (12-bit dynamic range)

8-bit color: TIFF, PNG, JPG

Movies and time-lapse: AVI, WMV

Physical Characteristics

Power Supply 24VAC Adapter

Dimensions 45.7 x 58.4 x 45.7 cm

Weight 16.4 kg

X/Y Scanning Stage Travel range 120 mm x 80 mm with sub-micro resolution

Drop-in inserts to receive vessel holders

System

Computer Embedded PC with 4 GB RAM

Storage 10 GB SSD

16 GB USB 3.0 Memory Stick

Output Ports Power; 4 x USB 2.0; 1 x USB 3.0; 1 Displayport; 1 RJ45

Networking Capability Connection through Windows/SMB Network via Ethernet cable connection

USB 3.0 WiFi Dongle

Software - Both

Software with capabilities to:

select colors and adjust brightness while viewing an image

adjust contrast, saturation, and color balance

choose between high resolution and quick capture

capture and save images

cell counting

confluence

Z-stacking

image tiling and stitching

time-lapse movies

RGB synthesis (M5000)

autofocus

Responses must be emailed to millicent.covert@va.gov no later than 11:59AM EST on Friday, June 18, 2020. Please reference 36C24E21Q0149 in the subject line of your email when responding to this notice. Your response should include both the STATEMENT OF CAPABILITY and BUSINESS SIZE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS information as explained below. This notice is to assist the RPO - East with determining sources only. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement.

REQUESTED INFORMATION: (1) STATEMENT OF CAPABILITY: Submit a brief description [ten (10) pages or less] that includes product specifications. Include past experience with performing this type of service for the VA, other Government (Federal or State) agencies, or for a private medical facility. Please indicate your address (2) BUSINESS SIZE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS: (a) Indicate whether your business is large or small (b) If small, indicate if your firm qualifies as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business (c) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (d) Indicate if your firm is a certified Hub-zone firm (e) Indicate if your firm is a woman-owned or operated business (f) Indicate if your firm is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)(g) Include the DUNS number of your firm. (h) State whether your firm is registered with SAM System for Award Management https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/#1 and/or the VetBiz Registry at http://vip.vetbiz.gov/. If not, please NOTE: any future solicitation could only be awarded to a contractor who is registered in SAM and to receive award based on SDVOSB or VOSB status you must be registered in the VetBiz Registry.

Contracting Office Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Regional Procurement Office (RPO) - East

323 North Shore Dr. Ste. 500

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Point of Contact:

Ms. Millicent Covert

Place of Performance:

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

University Drive C

Pittsburgh, PA 15240