6640--EVOS Digital Imaging Systems (Amendment)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is 36C24E21Q0149. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation. This solicitation is issued as a 100% set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concerns (To receive credit, an Offeror must be registered and verified in VetBiz.gov Vendor Information Pages (http://www.VetBiz.gov). This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at www.acquisition.gov.

STATEMENT OF NEED (SON)

CONTRACT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) Research Department has a requirement to purchase two (2) Thermo Fisher EVOS M7000 Imaging Systems and one (1) Thermo Fisher EVOS M5000 Imaging Systems with accessories or equivalent systems. A firm-fixed price contract will be awarded for the purchase of Brand Name or Equal equipment in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications and schedule of this solicitation herein. Quotes shall contain the Offeror s best terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the required Thermo Fisher or equivalent equipment. The government reserves the right to award without discussions.

1.1 PRICING

The Offeror shall submit price quotes for the required brand name or equal equipment, to the specifications listed in Section 1.2 below. Please enclose the established price list and description of capabilities and product specifications for the required equipment. The Offeror shall submit a separate price sheet for equal items to include Manufacturer Name, Stock/Part #, Unit of Issue and Price. Items offered that are brand name or equal shall identify items as being on GSA schedule and reference the contract number for each item.

Note: The Offeror should include a description of any support services or warranty information in the technical quote.

1.2 REQUIRED PRODUCTS & SPECIFICATIONS

VAPHS requires two (2) Thermo Fisher EVOS M7000 Imaging Systems and one (1) Thermo Fisher EVOS M5000 Imaging Systems with accessories or equivalent systems. The Research Department requires digital inverted benchtop microscopes for four-color fluorescence, transmitted light, and/or color imaging for on-going studies. 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

EVOS M7000 Imaging System AMF7000

Objective FL 4X LWDPH 0.13NA/10.58WD AMEP4980

Objective FL 10X LWDPH 0.30NA/7.13 WD AMEP4981

Objective FL 20X LWDPH 0.45NA/6.12WD AMEP4982

Olympus XAPO 40X NA0.95/WD0.18 CC AMEP4907

EVOS Light Cube, DAPI 2.0 AMEP4950

EVOS Light Cube, GFP 2.0 AMEP4951

EVOS Light Cube, RFP 2.0 AMEP4952

Plan APO 1.25X, NA 0.04, WD 5.11 AMEP4736

The M5000 or equivalent system shall include:

Description Model

EVOS M5000 Imaging System AMF5000

Objective FL 4X LWDPH 0.13NA/10.58WD AMEP4980

Objective FL 10X LWDPH 0.30NA/7.13 WD AMEP4981

Objective FL 20X LWDPH 0.45NA/6.12WD AMEP4982

Olympus XAPO 40X NA0.95/WD0.18 CC AMEP4907

EVOS Light Cube, DAPI 2.0 AMEP4950

EVOS Light Cube, GFP 2.0 AMEP4951

EVOS Light Cube, CY5 2.0 AMEP4956

Digital Smartstart A40109

EVOS Light Cube, Texas Red 2.0 AMEP4955

Holder, NUNC T-25 AMEPVH018

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

The product capabilities and salient characteristics identified above by a brand name or equal" description are intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality and characteristics of the product that will be satisfactory. Quotes offering "equal" products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by the brand name) will be considered if such product is clearly identified in the quote and is determined by the VA to meet fully the salient characteristics on above products. If offering an equivalent product, the brand name of the equivalent product shall be clearly identified in the quote. Unless visibly identified as an equivalent product, offered items shall be considered as the brand name product referenced in this announcement.

The evaluation of quotes and the determination as to the equality of the products shall be the responsibility of the Government and shall be based on information provided by the Offeror. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information not provided in the quotation by the Offeror. To ensure that sufficient information is available, the Offeror must furnish, as a part of the quote, all descriptive material necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the products meet the salient characteristics of this requirement. Vendors proposing to modify a product to make it conform to the requirements of this announcement shall include a clear description of the proposed modification and clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modification. Offers that do not have descriptive material will not be considered for award.

Instructions to the Offeror

Basis for award resulting from this RFQ will made to the Best Value Offer that provides a complete package pursuant to the preparation requirements set forth in 52.212-1. FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation- Commercial Items) will be incorporated in full text into the RFQ and will be evaluated on the following factors. Evaluations will be in accordance with FAR 13 Simplified procedures.

Evaluation Factors for Award:

Factor 1 - Technical Capabilities

All offerors must meet or exceed all requirements and salient features as listed in the Statement of Need.

Factor 2 - Past Performance - Past Performance will be based on the most current PPIPRS

Report.

Factor 3 - Price

The following FAR provision and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. The solicitation document, incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89, Effective July 2, 2015. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at www.acquistion.gov. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Item

FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011)

FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014)

FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996)

FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal

FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest

Quotes shall be submitted via email to millicent.covert@va.gov and Offerors must reference Solicitation 36C24E21Q0149 in the subject line of the email. No telephone request for information will be considered. Incomplete packages will be considered nonresponsive. All offers must be received by closing, Monday, June 28, 2021, no later than 11:59 AM EST.