Carl zeiss axio vert A1 inverted fluorescence microscope

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and solicitation for commercial Items,” as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation (a written solicitation will not be issued) and quotes are being requested. The Solicitation number is RFQ-RML-E-2027271 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).

This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-07 August 31, 2020.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. The requirement is being competed full and open with a brand name or equal restriction.  The small business set aside is dissolved for this requirement.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a requirement for:

Brand Name Or Equal Requirements:

• Catalog#491237-9880-010 - qty 1 Microscope body Microscope Axio Vert.A1 KMAT 491237-9880-010

Consisting of the following:

Microscope Body

Microscope stand Axio Vert.A1 TL/RL-LED 431030-9040-000

Fine drive knob /f. Imager 430051-9000-000

Binocular tube 45°/23 425523-9000-000

Intermediate phototube, left port 425146-9031-000

Intermediate phototube H=50mm, left port

- Camera port with interface 60N

- Slider mount with 2 clickstop positions Alternatively required:

- Slider with mirror 100%

- Slider with beam splitter 50%

Slider with mirror 100% 425146-9051-000

Slider with Mirror 100% for Intermediate Phototube

- 2 clickstop positions for 100vis/100doc

Eyepiece Pl 10x/21 Br foc 444039-9000-000

Mechanical Stage 130x85 R/L short drive 432047-9902-000

Mechanical stage 130x85 R/L with short coaxial drive

for mounting frames K 160 x 110 mm and Z-PIEZO, particularly recommended in combination with lateral camera port, compatible with objectives autocorrect

Stage inserts

Universal Mounting Frame K 451352-0000-000

Universal Mounting Frame K-M 432341-9100-000

Universal mounting frame K-M for multiwell plates with glass bottom and foot print 125...127 mm x 83...86 mm

Accessories

Dust protection set for Axio Vert 434308-9000-000

BA Axio Vert EN 431030-7144-001

Sticker fluorescent 424905-0260-000

Stickers for AxioImager 424905-0261-000

Reflector Modules Storage Case 000000-1766-630

Tool for adapters 430000-0199-000

Cover glassess 1,5 H, high-performance 474030-9010-000

Transmitted light

Illuminator LED for Axio Vert 423004-9020-000

Condsr LD 0.3 for slider 424228-9000-000

Slider Ph1/0.3 fixed phase stop 426717-9030-000

Fluorescence

LED Module 385 nm Axio 423052-9593-000

LED Module 470nm for Axio 423052-9572-000

LED module 530 nm for Axio 423052-9552-000

FL Filter Set 38 HE GFP sf w/module 489038-9901-400

Filter Set 38 HE with Reflector Module FL EC P&C (E) Filter Set 38 HE shift free consisting of filters: EX BP 470/40, BS FT 495, EM BP 525/50

inserted in reflector module, reflection avoided through tilted mount for emission filters

FL Filter Set 43 HE Cy3 sf w/module 489043-9901-400

Filter Set 43 HE with Reflector Module FL EC P&C (E) Filter Set 43 HE shift free consisting of filters: EX BP 550/25, BS FT 570, EM BP 605/70

inserted in reflector module, reflection avoided through tilted mount for emission filters

FL Filter Set 49 DAPI,EX G365 sf w/mod 488049-9901-400

Filter Set 49 with Reflector Module FL EC P&C (E)

Filter Set 49 shift free consisting of filters EX G 365, BS FT 395, EM BP 445/50

inserted in reflector module, reflection avoided through tilted mount for emission filters

Objectives

Objective LD A-Plan 10x/0.25 Ph1 (PS) 421241-9910-000

(WD=8.5mm at D=1mm polystyrene)

Objective LD A-Plan 20x/0.35 Ph1 421251-9911-000

Objective LD A-Plan 20x/0.35 Ph1 M27 (FWD=4.9mm at CG=1mm polystyrene)

EC Plan-Neofluar 40x/0.75 WD=0.71 M27 420360-9900-000

Imaging

Camera Axiocam 305 color 426560-9030-000

C-Mount Adapter 60N C 1" 1.0x 426114-0000-000

Software

ZEN 3.1 lite (for modules) 410135-1001-310

ZEN 3.1 lite (for modules)

ZEN lite with reduced basic functionality and user interface of ZEN pro, desk or system. Drivers for Axiocam cameras, image acquisition (SNAPs) and viewer, no microscope control. Panorama for acquisition of Tiles Images with manual stage and manual Extended Focus (EDF) capability. Exclusively for order with the first ZEN lite module for licensing.

ZEN lite Mod. Multi Channel 410137-1034-110

Software DVD83 ZEN core 3.0 000000-2371-220

Software DVD81 ZEN3.1 BLUE/3.0 BLACK SR 000000-2354-918

Power Cord Nema5/15-SJT3xAWG18-C13/2.5m 000000-0228-299

Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss Microscopy

https://www.zeiss.com/microscopy/us/home.html

Quote submissions must include the following:

Shipping/Delivery charges

Installation

Training

Manufacture Warranty on parts & labor

Place of Manufacture

Quote must include supporting documentation submitted with the quote that demonstrates how the quoted equipment meets all of the same requirements and perform the same functions.  The quote must also verify that the quoted equipment works with these onsite materials:

1.            Objective lens: 

HCX PL APO 40x/ 1.25-0.75 CS

HCX PL APO 63x/1.30 Glycerol Correction 37°C

HCX PLAPO 63x/1.4-0.60 Oil CS

HCX PL APO 63x/1.40-0.60 Oil, Lbd. BL

HCX PL APO 100x / 1.40 - 0.70 Oil CS

2.            SuperZ Galvo Stage Type H

3.            Insert universal Type H

4.            Avalanche Photo Diodes (APD) Detection unit

5.            X1 port adaptation for APD detection

6.            Filter cube FCS Alexa 488/633

7.            Filter cube FCS Neutral

8.            Ludin environmental chamber Cube & Box SP5 115V

9.            Brick Active CO2 Regulation for Ludin Cube and Box

10.          Customized Stage top incubator for insert universal type H

Place of Performance: NIH, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892 United States.  FOB: Destination

The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein.  The award will be based on the following; technical capability to meet the requirements and price.

The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (June 2020)

FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (AUG 2020)

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

(Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Please ensure 52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (Nov 2015) is updated in your SAM record)

FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation (Jan 2017)

52.204–24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020) *** Must complete representation if attached to this solicitation- see attachment 52.204-24

The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (AUG 2020)

FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (AUG 2020)

*The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting.

FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)

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

HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 2015)

52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:  http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov).

Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html & http: //www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax.

Submission shall be received not later than September 22 @ 1:00 EST

Offers may be e-mailed to Janna Weber;(E-Mail/ janna.weber@nih.gov). Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-RML-E-2027271). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f)

All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency. 

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Janna Weber @ janna.weber@nih.gov.