Microscope

Added: Jan 26, 2017 1:29 pm This is a PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE of a proposed requirement to award one (1) Microscope System. This action also requires shipping and all necessary items to immediately start processing.



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Description

Est. Qty.

Unit

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Keyence brand microscope BZ-X710 (OR EQUAL) in accordance with the salient characteristics. ALL ACCESSORIES AND SHIPPING SHALL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS PRICE.

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Salient Characteristics

Microscope System

The requirement is to acquire a high-resolution live cell imaging, multi-dimensional time lapse imaging and high density imaging microscope with updated software for use in the service.



VA requires the Keyence microscope BZ-X710 (or equal) to have the following salient characteristics to be technically acceptable:

Routine microscopy (Fluorescence, bright field and phase contrast)

Large fully motorized 3-D stage: 96-well plate, 3 slides at one time, dishes and flasks

Image acquisition and analysis of tissues sections and cultured cells and confocal like images, high speed calcium imaging and image montage, hybrid cell counting and image analysis, built in darkroom and automated focus

Navigation system: That allows users moving quickly throughout a sample at high magnification without switching back and forth between high and low objectives.

Multipoint time lapse: It allows performing multiple live cell time lapse experiments at one time.

Temperature/CO2 regulation chamber: to maintain temperature and supply gasses needed to incubate samples.

Service contract included in purchase price

Warranty, to cover parts and labor, for a minimum of two (2) years. Warranty shall include:

Software updates and upgrades

Support, repair and replacement by phone, email or on-site

Engineering reliability upgrades

Installation and Training

Training shall be provided by a representative of the company.

Training shall occur in the campus of VA West Los Angeles.

Training shall occur within 1 month of receiving the equipment.

Telephone access to company representatives required 365 days per year.





Shipping FOB Destination shall be included in the overall price.

The Veteran s Health Administration Service Area Office - East estimates a posting date of solicitation VA240-17-Q-0080 on Jan 26, 2017 and distributed solely through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) Website (www.fedbizopps.gov). This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) 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 North American Industry Classification System code is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument 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