This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought synopsis only for market research. The purpose of this sources sought is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 333314 (size standard of 500 Employees). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide a Nikon 6 Head Ci-LED Conferencing Microscope and DS Camera that at a minimum meets the following salient characteristics for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System: Part Number Description Qty MBA950LP Ci-L Basic Ergo Binocular Package Consisting of Ci-L Main Body with LED Illumination, C-TE2 Ergonomic Binocular Head with Tilting and Telescoping Feature, CFI 10x F.N. 22mm Eyepiece (2 Pieces), 10mm High Eyecups (2 Pieces), C-N Sextuple Nosepiece ESD, C-CSR1S Right Handle Ceramic Stage with 1S Holder, Dust Cover H550S 1 EA MBL71305 CC Swing-out Achromat Condenser. 0.90/.12 NA (1-100X), W.D. 3.2mm, WhiteCondenser Top -NC 1 EA MRL00012 CFI60 Plan Achromat Ultra Wide 1x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.04, W.D. 3.2mm, F.O.V 25mm 1 EA MRD00025 CFI60 Plan Apochromat Lambda 2x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.1, W.D. 8.5mm, F.O.V. 25mm 1 EA MRD00045 CFI60 Plan Apochromat Lambda 4x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.2, W.D. 20.0mm, F.O.V. 25mm 1 EA MRD00105 CFI60 Plan Apochromat Lambda 10x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.45, W.D. 4.0mm, F.O.V. 25mm, DIC, Spring Loaded 1 EA MRD00205 CFI60 Plan Apochromat Lambda 20x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.75, W.D. 1.0mm, F.O.V. 25mm, DIC, Spring Loaded 1 EA MRH00401 CFI60 Plan Fluor 40x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.75, W.D. 0.66mm, F.O.V. 25mm, DIC, Spring Loaded 1 EA MRP00602 CFI60 Flat Field Achromat 60x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.8, W.D. 0.3mm, F.O.V 22mm, Spring Loaded 1 EA 175961 27mm Eyepiece Reticle, 10mm Scale in Graduations 1 EA MBP91705 CI-NS Spacer for Nosepiece. Allows stage to be lowered 20mm closer totable. 1 EA MXA22129 C-FK Extended Fine Focus Knob for Ci and Ni 1 EA MBB75370 C-SP Simple Polarizer 1 EA MBN74925 D-DA Simple Analyzer Slider for MBP71325 Nosepiece and 77033020 Nosepiece Spacer 1 EA MBP99405 Ni-N7 Intelligent Septuple Nosepiece 1 EA MBB75120 Y-THM Multiview Main Teaching Unit 1 EA MBB75100 Y-THF Teaching Unit for Face to Face Observation 1 EA MBB75131 Y-THR-L Teaching Unit for Side-by-Side Observation, Type L 2 EA MBB75150 Y-THPS Support Pillar for Dualview and Multiview Observation Units 2 EA MCB72100 E2-TB Binocular Eyepiece Tube, Siedentopf Eyetube Rotates 180OE� to Adjust Height, Interpupillary Distance 47-60mm, 30OE� Inclination, FOV 20mm 5 EA MAK10110 CFI 10X EYEPIECE F.N. 22MM-NC 10 EA MBB75141 Y-THPL LED Pointer Unit with Red-Green Filter Slider, Requires AC Adapter MBF81001 1 EA MBF81001 TH-AC2 Adapter for LED Pointer, Requires Power Cord 79035 1 EA 79035 Power Cord 120V, Lead Free 1 EA MXA22064 Cover Type 116 for Multi-Teaching Head MTH-5 1 EA MQA18000 DS-Fi3 Microscope Camera 1 EA 77013245 USB3 Cable, USB3.0 A to MicroB plug (angled) with locking screws, 3m. 1 EA MQF52056 AC Adapter 1 EA 79035 Power Cord 120V, Lead Free 1 EA MBB96855 C-TEP3 DSC Port for Ergonomic Binocular Tube with 0.55x C-Mount 1 EA Salient Characteristics Binocular optics with an incline range of 10 degrees to 30 degrees and extension range of up 40 millimeters. This adjustability allows for adaptation to any user, enhancing comfort by allowing use in a natural sitting posture. LED illumination. Dedicated fluorescence unit. Availability of a wide array of high quality objective lenses which can be used in conjunction with an image capturing system. Ergonomically designed image capturing switch or button on the microscope to minimize operator movement. 5 megapixel or greater camera which is mountable directly to the body of the microscope. Picture clarity must be sufficient to allow for diagnostic support using viewed or captured images. Included or optional software allowing for the measurement of viewed specimens. Camera software and/or cables allowing for a direct connection and capture of images to a computer in a JPEG, GIF, or TIF photo format. Ergonomic design to minimize operator stress during extended usage. Initial setup and training of users by authorized representatives of the product purchased. The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/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 supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested, and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this source sought announcement? (3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? (4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number. (6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? (7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. (8) Please submit your capabilities in regards to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to [email protected]. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Monday. Aug. 19, 2019 at 1200 NOON PST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation

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