6640--NEW - Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis System from Particle Metrix FY 23 Q4

This is a notice of intent to sole source a contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), only one source being available to meet the Government s need.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1000 Employees. The FSC/PSC is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to solicit and award a sole source contract for ZetaView Quatt Nanoparticle Tracking Analyzing System to Particle Metrix, Inc, 2820 North Torino Ave, Tucson, AZ 85712. There are no other sources of supply/service that will satisfy agency requirements.

ZetaView® QUATT 4-Source NTA System, with 405/488/520/640 nm

Automated Particle Tracking Analyzer with 90° Multi-Source Scattering Video Microscope for the determination of particle size distribution, particle concentration, zeta potential distribution, particle mobility and fluorescence detection mode.

ZetaView instrument with 24 Volt DC supply, equipped with Cell cassette and sample cell, 10x microscope objective, CMOS camera, Instrument Controller with software installed, ready for operation.

System consists of the following:

Built-in, fixed cell assembly, temperature control from RT -5°C to 45°F, 1 fluidic channel, input with check valve and syringe with Luer lock

Simultaneously aligned, software-controlled 4 sources for fluorescence NTA measurements

Automated fast scanning multi-point sampling.

"ZetaView polystyrene bead standards:

-3 ml of 100 nm polystyrene bead standard

-3 ml of Zeta Potential reference suspension

- 0.5 ml 100 nm fluorescent PS beads, Qty = 4, with one each of YG-405, YG-488, YO-520, DR-640

Spare parts & tools (Allen keys), sample cell cleaning kit (solutions & brushes), spare gaskets

"ZetaView Bottle Kit, consisting of:

- 2x 250 ml Plastic bottle with GL45 2-port lid

- 1x 500 ml Plastic bottle with GL45 2-port lid - 3x set of connectors, pre-cut tubing, sterile filters"

"Computational Controller electronics

- minimum 21.5-inch FullHD screen"

Zeta View Installation Kit: manuals, certificates

Weight: 9 kg, without controller & accessories

Dimensions: 20 (W) x 30 (H) x 25 (D) cm

Electrical: 24 V DC, from external transformer 90-240 V, 47-63 Hz, 50 VA

ZetaView Control Software for determination of particle size & concentration, zeta potential, cell temperature. Flush pump & temperature control. Auto alignment & auto-focus. Incremental sub-volume sampling through cell. Daily instrument performance check. Automated filter selection for all source wavelengths with F-NTA detection. Full data reporting via PDF and TXT files.

Any responsible source that feels it is capable in performing this requirement may submit a quote for the above listed items and describe and/or submit documentation to support your capabilities. The response will be considered by the agency. If you are not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), you must submit an authorized distributor letter signed by the OEM. If you are not the OEM and a small business, you must indicate in your response how you will comply with limitations on subcontracting and/or the non-manufacturer rule. Responses should be submitted to Shelley Self at Shelley.Self2@va.gov no later than May 21, 2023, at 12:00 PM PST to be considered. If no responses are received, the Government will continue with its sole source procurement, and a sole source Request for Quote will be published to contract opportunities in accordance with FAR 5.102.