Thermo Fisher Laboratory Equipment Brand Name or Equal

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The solicitation number for this requirement is 36C26119Q0961 and will be issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-02_2. The procurement is being competed under NAICS 334516, which has a size standard of 1,000 employees.
Item Information
ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
0001
FSGPD15D Isotemp Water Baths
8
EA
$________
$_________
0002
75000100 Sorval Wx100 -Ultra Centrifuge
2
EA
$_______
$_________
0003
NC1237669 Surespin 630 Bucket Rotors
2
EA
$_______
$________
0004
12562751 EVOS XL Digital Imaging Systems
8 EA
$______ $________
0005
12563455 EVOS Objectives 4x
8 EA
$________ $________
0006
12563456 EVOS Objectives 10x
8 EA
$________ $________
0007
12563457 EVOS Objectives 20x
8 EA
$________ $________
0008
12563352 EVOS Mechanical Stage
8 EA
$________ $________
GRAND TOTAL
$________
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
ITEM NUMBER
QUANTITY
DELIVERY DATE
0001-0008
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
C/O 8710 Construction Trailer
ATTN: Dina Cheyette
3801 Miranda Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94304
ALL
90 DAYS ARO
Instructions to Offerors
Only electronic offerors will be accepted. Quotes are due by 4:00 PM EST on August 20, 2019.
The below Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses are applicable to this solicitation:
FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)
FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (OCT 2018).
FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions (except clarifications). Therefore, the offeror s initial quote should contain the offeror s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. Award will be made to the responsive, responsible, lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror that meets or exceeds the acceptability standards for all non-cost factors.
The following factor shall be used to evaluate offers:
1. Price - Price will be evaluated and ranked according to price, from lowest to highest. Price will not be evaluated other than to ensure price is fair and reasonable.
FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (OCT 2018): Offerors must return this provision with their proposal. They may either (1)complete all relevant portions of the provision or (2) complete paragraph (b) of the provision and indicate that it has completed official representations and certifications online at https://www.sam.gov.
FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (OCT 2018).
FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (MAY 2019) For the purposes of this clause, items (b) 14, 23, 25-28, 33, 40, 41, 44, and 50 are considered checked and apply.
FAR 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002)
VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (MAY 2008)
VAAR 852.211-70 Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals (NOV 2018)
VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018)
VAAR 852.246-71 Rejected Goods (OCT 2018)
Award will be made to the offeror who has the lowest price.
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
Fisher Scientific Isotemp Water Baths, Model GPD 15D (Brand Name or Equal)
General
The Fisher Scientific Isotemp Water Baths are general purpose water baths. They are laboratory equipment used for the incubation of samples in water at a constant temperature over a long period of time.
Warranty Requirements
Manufacturer must offer a one year minimum warranty that product is free from defects in materials and workmanship. All defects will be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer at no cost to the buyer.
Features
Includes a timer
Includes three presets
Temperature control with LCD display that displays both the set-point and actual temperature
Enamel coated exterior
Display shows °C or °F
Open tank design
Adjustable over temperature protection
Low fluid start protection capability
CE and UL listed
Audible alarms for timer, low fluid detection, over temperature and safety
Designed with rounded reservoir corners and sample tray with finger holes
Includes diffuser tray and bath cover
Technical Specification
Chamber Capacity: 5L and 10L (dual chambers)
Temperature Range: Amb. To 100°C
Temperature Stability/Uniformity @ 70°C: ±0.1°C / ±0.2°C
Dimensions: 15.4 length x 23.1 width (max.)
Global Voltage: 100-115V / 200-230V, 50/60Hz
Heater Output: 300W & 800W
Thermo Fisher Scientific Sorvall WX100+ Ultra Centrifuge (Brand Name or Equal)
General
The centrifuge is laboratory equipment that is used for the separation of fluids, gas or liquid, based on density. Separation is achieved by spinning a vessel containing material at high speed. The centrifuge, which rotates around a fixed axis, applies a force perpendicular to the axis, thereby pushing the heavier material to the outside of the vessel.
Warranty Requirements
Manufacturer must offer a one year minimum warranty that product is free from defects in materials and workmanship. All defects will be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer at no cost to the buyer.
Features
Non-bolt down design
Self-locking rotor system
Full color LCD touch screen (for operations and programming) located at the front of the instrument
Installation and Training Requirements
Installation: Full centrifuge assembly required
Training: Training required on all equipment functions
Technical Specification
Maximum Speed: 100,000rpm
Maximum RCF: 802,000 x g (T-890 rotor)
Maximum Capacity: 6 x 250 mL
Program Storage: 1000 programs with step-runs
Database: up to 5,120 runs recorded in memory
Data Communication: USB: 1 Host, 1 Device; 1 LAN
Speed Range: 1,000 rpm to max. speed in 100 rpm increments
Speed Control Accuracy: ± 2rpm (1,000 rpm max. speed)
Timer: 1 min. to 999 hours 59 min. (with 1 min increments) with HOLD function
Temperature Range: 0° to +40°C
Temperature Accuracy: ± 0.5°C
Ambient Temperature Range: +10° to +30°C
Temperature Control System: Solid-state thermoelectric refrigeration (CFC/HCFC/HFC-free)
Vacuum System: Oil-rotary vacuum pump with moisture removal function and oil diffusion pump; vacuum of 0.13pa
Heat Output: 1kW or below
Dimensions: 27.2 length x 31.1 wide x 34.6 high (maximum)
Noise Level: 51dBA
Refrigeration System Type: Thermo-module cooling system (CFC/HCFC/HFC-free)
Thermo Scientific SureSpin 630 Rotor (Brand Name or Equal)
General
The rotor is the rotating unit used inside a centrifuge. It has fixed holes designed specifically for different sized test tubes and available in either a horizontal or a fixed angle configuration. Test tubes are placed inside these holes and the rotor spins to aid in the separation of the materials.
Warranty Requirements
Manufacturer must offer a (5) five year warranty that product is free from defects in materials and workmanship. All defects will be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer at no cost to the buyer.
Features
SureSpin 630 Rotor Package includes:
SureSpin 630 Rotor
Rotor Stand
Vacuum Grease
Lubricant
Extra Overspeed Decal
36 mL Buckets (qty 6)
Bucket O-ring (qty 1)
Bucket Rack
Technical Specification
Type: Swinging Bucket
Material: Titanium
Capacity: 6 x 36 mL
Maximum Speed: 30,000 rpm
Maximum Sample Density: 1.2 g/mL
Tube Dimensions (ø x L): 25 x 89mm
Angle: 90°
K Factor: 219
Thermo Fisher Scientific EVOS XL Core Digital Imaging System (Brand Name or Equal)
General
The EVOS XL Digital Imaging System is a digital, transmitted light, inverted imaging system (a type of digital microscope) for cell and tissue culture applications. It s essentially a color camera with a high-quality optical system capable of delivering high-resolution images with relative ease.
Warranty Requirements
Manufacturer must offer a one year minimum warranty that product is free from defects in materials and workmanship. All defects will be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer at no cost to the buyer.
Features
Fits inside all culture hoods
No assembly, alignment, or calibration required
Removable mechanical stage
Integrated software
Adjustable saturation and contrast control
Color temperature control (warm vs. cool)
All images acquired can be saved in JPEG, BMP, and TIFF formats
Portable (for use in a tissue culture hood or on the lab bench)
Installation & Training Requirements:
Installation: Not required: Unit comes assembled (plug-in and ready for use)
Training: Training required on all equipment functions
Technical Specification
Illumination: LED for transmitted light
Contrast Methods: Transmitted light (bright field and phase-control)
Objective Turret: 4-position (front-mounted) control
Condenser Working Distance: 60mm
Stage: Choice of fixed or mechanical stage
Mechanical stage has x-y axis controls and vessel holder framework
LCD Display: 12.1 inch, high-resolution color monitor with adjustable tilt
Camera : High-sensitivity CMOS color camera
Output Ports: 2 USB ports
Power Supply: AC Adapter
Dimensions: 21 H x 16 D x 12.5 W (maximum)
Thermo Fisher Scientific EVOS Microscope Objectives (Brand Name or Equal)
General
The EVOS Microscope Objectives are the optical element in a microscope that gather light from the object being observed and focuses the light rays to produce a real image. They are responsible for the primary image formation and determines the quality of images that the microscope can produce. Objectives are also instrumental in determining the magnification of a particular specimen and the resolution under which it s details can be observed in a microscope.
Warranty Requirements
Manufacturer must offer a one year minimum warranty that product is free from defects in materials and workmanship. All defects will be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer at no cost to the buyer.
Features
Compatible for use with the EVOS XL Core Digital Imaging System
Objective Design Type: Plan Achromat
Technical Specification
4x Magnification: NA: 0.13
WD (mm): 16.90
10x Magnification: NA: 0.25
WD (mm): 6.90
20x Magnification: NA: 0.40
WD (mm): 6.80.