This is a Small Business Sources Sought notice. The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify interested vendors capable of providing a brand name or equal requirement of one (1) Nikon Ci-L LED Microscope package and components listed in the Statement of Need below. This is for the Wilmington VA Medical Center, Wilmington, DE 19805. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice should demonstrate the firm's ability, capability, and responsibility to provide the principal components of supplies listed. Capable sources shall email the following information directly to the Contract Specialist referencing VA244-17-N- 0849-Pathology Microscope Package in the subject field. Business name: Street Address, City, State and Zip Code: Socio-Economic Category (SDVOSB, VOSB, Woman Owned Small Business, etc...): DUNS Number: Point of Contact Name: Point of Contact Phone Number: Point of Contact E-mail Address: Government contract (if applicable) Contract number: Current market pricing for brand name or equal items below: All information shall be submitted via e-mail to [email protected] and responses are due by 2:00 pm (EST) on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. No submissions will be accepted after this date and time. Information provided will not be returned. All responses shall be in the English Language. This is a Sources Sought Notice and submissions will be used for information and planning purposes only. This notice does not constitute a formal Request for Quote (RFQ), nor is the government obligated to issue an RFQ. Additionally, the Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice, nor obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. STATEMENT OF NEED Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19805 Title of Project: Pathology Microscope Package Scope of Work: Contractor shall supply the following brand name or equal items, including setup/installation Item # Description/Part Number* Qty Price MBA950LP Eclipse Ci-L LED Microscope Package 1 MBL11300 Achromat Condenser (Swing-Out) (2x-100x) 1 MBB96800 DSC Digital C-Mount for Ergo Bino (0.7x) (CTEP2) 1 MRD00025 CFI Plan Apo Lambda 2x / 0.10 / 8.5mm 1 MRH00041 CFI Plan Fluor 4x / 0.13 / 17.2 1 MRH00101 CFI Plan Fluor 10x / 0.30 / 16.00 1 MRH00201 CFI Plan Fluor 20x / 0.50 / 2.10 1 MRH00401 CFI Plan Fluor 40x / 0.75 / 0.66 Dry 1 MRP00602 CFI Achro Flat Field 60x / 0.80 / 0.25 Dry 1 MRH01902 CFI Plan Fluor 100x / 1.30 / 0.20 oil (RC) 1 MQS33000 NIS-Elements Documentation Software [D] 1 MQA18000 Nikon Microscope Camera (DSFi3) 1 77013245 Camera Cable 3-Meter (USB-3) 1 M2700KT Lens Cleaning Kit 1 On Site Installation by factory trained representative 1 On Site Training 1 Instruction Manuals 1 *Brand name or equal items must possess the following characteristics: Must have binocular optics with an incline range of at least 10 degrees to 30 degrees and an extension range of at least 40 millimeters Must have LED illumination Must have an Adjustable light condenser Must have the condenser be able to be convenient and simple to engage or disengage, as needed Must have availability of a wide array of high quality objective lenses which can be used in conjunction with an image capturing system Must be able to have objects removed by the operator Must have Supplied objectives that include 4x dry 10x dry 20x dry 40x dry 60x flat field dry 100x oil immersion Must have 5 megapixels or greater camera which is mountable directly to the body of the microscope (must be sufficient to allow for diagnostic support using viewed or captured images) Must have an ergonomically designed image capturing switch or button on the microscope for use with the mounted camera system to minimize operator movement (the operator must be able to capture images without removing their eyes from the objectives) Must have software used in conjunction with the attached camera allowing for the measurement(s) of elements viewed Must have 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 Must have an ergonomic design to minimize operator stress during extended usage Must be initially setup and proved training of users by authorized representatives of the product purchased Any or or equal brand must have equal specifications to the part number(s) requested. If responding with an or equal brand you must provide the specification sheet of your suggested part number(s).

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