6650--Microscope and Accessories

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number 36C26225Q0960 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Government intends to award a single, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award contract.

(iii) The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03, January 1, 2025.

(iv) This solicitation will be unrestricted, to a business associated with The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code, 339112, and the Small Business Administration s (SBA) size standard of 1,000 employees.

(v) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to make a procurement for microscope accessories for the VA San Diego HCS. This solicitation is being procured as a brand name or equal IAW 52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal. The submissions must meet the following salient characteristics:

**All accessories must be compatible with Nikon microscopes currently in use at the VA San Diego HCS.

2 FTF Teaching Head Sets

Must have optical/mechanical compatibility with existing Nikon CiL+ 200mm Focal Length microscopes - 60mm Parfocal Distance required.

Couplers must mechanically attach and provide optical alignment to current Nikon microscopes.

3 Tablets/Elements L - Free Standing

Tablets must offer 13.8 Touchscreen with a resolution of at least 2304 x 1536 (201 PPI).

Included Elements L software must control existing Nikon Digital Sight Fi3 camera utilizing 5.9MP HD+ next generation Color CMOS 1/1.8 inch (6.91 x 4.92mm).

Must provide capture, save, annotation, measurement, and video capture capability.

Nikon Si KOH LED Microscope

Must have optical/mechanical cross-compatibility with existing Nikon CiL+ 200mm Focal Length microscopes - 60mm Parfocal Distance required.

Must fit in 403mm x 418mm x 236mm space, and weigh less than 6 kg.

Must have 45 degree Binocular Tube inclination, provide Eye Width Adjustment and Dual Diopters, for both Right and Left Eyes for user comfort.

Must have 5 place Reverse Nosepiece for accurate magnification selection.

DelrinMetal Gears set required for precise Stage Control. Lower 135mm Stage height for Ergonomic safety required.

Ergonomic Dermatology Microscope Parts

Condenser must focus light utilizing Kohler Illumination for a 1x - 100x CFI60 Nikon objective on the current Nikon CiL+ LED microscopes,

Must have Triple-Lens feature and optical/mechanical compatibility with existing microscope. The Eyelevel Risers and Spacer for Nosepiece must be optically designed for a Nikon 200mm Focal Length microscopes, with 60mm Parfocal Distance.

Couplers must mechanically attach and provide optical alignment to current Nikon microscopes. Blue Light Blocking filter must work to reduce Blue Light for optical safety/comfort for users.

Camera Parts

Cables must transmit appropriate signal from Nikon CiL+ microscope to Tablet Controller, signaling Elements L to capture images while capturing accurate Measurement Meta-data, without the user taking their hand off the microscope.

The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality and services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the services that fulfill the required specifications. If a solicitation is published, a site walk thru may be available in order to address key details.

See attached SF 1449 Solicitation for Statement of work (SOW), applicable clauses / provisions, and other pertinent information relative to this solicitation.

Place of Performance: VA San Diego Healthcare System Supply Warehouse, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA, 92161.

Period of Performance: Within 90 days of placing order.

Provisions 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial and 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition. Furthermore, Provision 52.212-2 is utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) on an Acceptable/Unacceptable evaluation process.

Submitting Quote: Offeror(s) shall submit their quote on company letterhead and shall include the completed pricing forms, along with name, address, telephone number of the offeror, firm s DUNS#, total price and a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items or a copy of offeror s annual offeror representations and certifications (ORCA) document from www.sam.gov as required by FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. As an alternative, Offeror(s) may use the Price/Cost Schedule of the attached SF 1449 for quote submission.

Submit all question(s) to Nate Munson at nathan.munson@va.gov no later than June 4, 2025, 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST). Ensure to reference solicitation #36C26225Q0960 within subject line of the email.

Quotes must be received by June 6, 2025 by 4:00 PM PST. Email your quote to Nate Munson at nathan.munson@va.gov. Ensure to reference solicitation #36C26225Q0960 within subject line of the email. Quote(s)/offer(s) received after the prescribed deadline, shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

CLAUSES

FAR Number

Title

Date

52.209-6

PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT

AUG 2013

52.212-4

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-- COMMERCIAL ITEMS

FEB 2012

52.212-5

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS ALTERNATE II (JUL 2012)

AUG 2012

52.232-33

PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

JUL 2013

52.252-2

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

FEB 1998

52.232-40

PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

DEC 2013

52.233-1

DISPUTES

MAY 2014

52.233-3

PROTEST AFTER AWARD

AUG 1996

852.203-70

COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING

JAN 2008

852.232-72

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

NOV 2012

852.237-70

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

APR 1984

PROVISIONS

52.211-6

52.212-1

BRANDNAME OR EQUAL

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

AUG 1999

APR 2014

52.212-2

EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OCT 2014

52.212-3

OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

NOV 2014