MicroCT System

Added: Jul 05, 2017 2:46 pm This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE of a proposed requirement to award one (1) Bruker SkyScan 1272 MicroCT system or a system equal to or better than the salient characteristics. This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and no offers will be accepted. This action also requires warranties, shipping, and installation.


Salient Characteristics
Micro CT System


Specifications:

#
Item/Stock#
Description
Est. Qty.
Unit
1
X-Ray Source
Air cooled sealed type. Continuous variable peak energy 20-100kV, 0-250uA, 10W, 1
EA

X-Ray Detector
11Mp cooled CCD detector with coupling to the scintillator by 1:1 fiber-optic plate, 4000 x 2670 pixels, 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4 binning, 14-bit digital output, 24 x 36 mm field of view (or equal)



Minimum pixel size in
the object (nominal
resolution):
0.45 micron with 11Mp detector (or equal)



Maximum scanning
object diameter:
76mm



Maximum scanning
length
>70mm (by multiple, automatically connected scans) (or equal)



Reconstruction arrays
Cross section formats for 11Mp detector - from 1Kx1K up to 12K x 12K, isotropic grid



Software Suite
1272 Control Software, NRecon GPU Reconstruction (Local) CTAn Analysis, CTVol Surface Modeling,
CTVox Volume Rendering, DataViewer Viewing Program (or equal)



Standard Reconstruction
Algorithm
Convolution with back-projection for fan-beam,
cone-beam (Feldkamp)



Integrated
micropositioning stage
5mm travel in any direction



Filter Changer
6-position automatic filter changer for energy selection



Object Mounts
Supplied with 5 sample holders (3 different types) for different sample size
and 1 alignment pin additional frames for customized energy filters.



Radiation Safety



System dimensions
1160mm (W)x 620mm (D) x 330 mm (H) [440mm(H) with sample changer 150kg (uncrated)



Operation Conditions:
18 25 C, 100 240V AC, 2A, 50-60Hz (scanner only), 70% humidity max. (no condensation)



Optional: Automatic
sample changer:
Programmable 16 sample changer capable of batch or individual protocols. Load samples while scanning is being performed.



Optional: Reconstruction algorithm engine
InstaRecon 2.0 ultra-fast reconstruction algorithm engine. Single license for acquisition PC provided with free updates for 2 years. With addition updates available for future purchase.
See information at: http://instarecon.com/



Optional: Extended Warranty




Optional: BMD rods. SP-4002 (or equal)
2mm 4mm rods for small bones.




Freight, installation, and training.




Delivery and installation will be performed by the vendor, as the equipment needs to be tested and aligned to be fully functional. Training will also be provided by the vendor.

Additional Requirements: The system shall include as a minimum:

The requirement is for one (1) Bruker, SkyScan 1272 or an equal item in accordance with the specifications.
Equipment needed to measure tissue density and vascularity such as blood, eye, brain, bone, and entire organs. Equipment to measures vascularity is the organization, size, density and other properties of how blood vessels are organized in the tissue.
Equipment to produce a single (or series of) 3D image from many (thousands) of scans with x-ray detectors along a large field of view. X-ray detectors (cameras) must have resolution greater than 11 megapixels. Shall employ adaptive geometry that allows camera(s) to move closer and further away from the sample, to eliminate wasted field of vision and speed up processing. Images shall be stored on a FIPS 120-2 compatible internal hard drive. Sample chamber size able to accommodate samples 70mm x 70mm x 70mm.
Minimum X-ray source detection at Included training shall address x-ray safety.
Software capable of cancelling out environmental interference and temperature changes to the x-ray source.
Equipment shall include at least one (1) workstation computer which contains as a minimum the following specifications: 2x Intel XEON processor E5-2687W (ten core HT, 3.1 GHz Turbo 25 MB 120 W), 128 GB DDR3 2133 MHz RAM, 4GB NVIDIA Quadro K4200 graphics card, 12TB (3x4TB) RAID HHS in RAID 0 for images, 512 GB SSD for operating system, DVD +/- RW drive, keyboard, mouse, 2 monitors at least 24" wide with minimum resolution 1920x1200.
Operating system shall be a minimum Windows 7 Enterprise (64-bit).
System shall have unlimited site licenses to allow for installation on other workstations with Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise to allow continuous scanning.
Shall have the capability (or an attachment) to conduct multi-sample automation to allow the equipment to measure many samples and perform unattended, such as while overnight.
Resolution of pictures shall be down to 0.5 micron or smaller.
Unit shall fit on lab benchtop or within 3'x3'x3' footprint standing unit. Must not require water lines, lab modification, special electrical considerations, compressors to function, must fit within standard doors in order to install.
Weight requirements: Less than 500 lbs.
The system shall maintain the ability to transfer files using a portable method (USB or DVD). USB is preferable for analysis at other workstations.
Support shall include:
unlimited phone and e-mail troubleshooting support
software updates for life of instrument, able to update via USB or DVD
warranty for at least 2 years that covers x-ray source,
extended warranty options available to renew (also covering x-ray source)
installation/assembly of equipment/hardware
installation of software
calibration and alignment
all training is for at least 5 people:
training on radiation and x-ray safety
training on procedures and image acquisition
training on acquisition methodology and reconstruction
training on 3D analysis and modeling
training on using automated multi sample changer
Shall include a one (1) year warranty and optional pricing for an extended warranty (annual).

The Veteran s Health Administration Service Area Office - East estimates a posting date of solicitation VA240-17-Q-0181 on July 11, 2017 and distributed solely through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) Website (www.fedbizopps.gov). This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) and should not be construed to as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any costs incurred by interested parties will NOT be reimbursed. It is the responsibility of any interested party to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this notice.
The agency is contemplating single award of a firm fixed price (FFP) contract to the contractor whose submission represents best value to the Government. The intention of this notice is to seek sources that could potentially provide these items under a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-aside, or a Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside. Firms with interest and capability to respond to this requirement should develop short (1 page or less) narrative capability statement including relevant information indicating and evidencing capability to successfully meet the aforementioned requirements. Responding to this not does not guarantee any opportunity for the contract, and is only used for VA planning purposes. Capability responses will be accepted until 10:00 AM (est) on July 10, 2017.

The North American Industry Classification System code is 334510 electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. Interested parties shall be registered in the System for Award Management at (www.sam.gov).

Contracting Office Address:

323 North Shore Dr.
Pittsburgh PA, 15212
United States

Primary Point of Contact:

Michael Haydo
Contracting Officer
Email: michael.haydo@va.gov
Phone: 412-822-3158