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Last Updated on 07 Oct 2008 at 8 AM
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Iowa city Iowa

66--RFP Confocal Microscope - Zeiss LSM 710

Solicitation ID VA-263-08-RP-0331
Posted Date 31 Jul 2008 at 8 PM
Archive Date 07 Oct 2008 at 5 AM
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Contracting Office Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Agency Department Of Veterans Affairs
Location Iowa city Iowa United states 52246
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Iowa City VA Medical Center, Iowa City, IA intends to negotiate a sole source procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302.1, with Carl Zeiss MicroImaging, Inc. to provide a LSM 710 confocal microscope. Interested parties may identify their experience in providing this equipment to the Contracting Officer via e-mail [email protected] or fax 319-887-4957. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.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 is VA-263-08-RP-0331 and is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26, effective June 12, 2008. The associated NAICS code is 334516 and small business size standard is 500 employees. The acquisition is not set-aside and is being negotiated as a sole source procurement. The requirement for the LSM 710 confocal microscope includes the following: QTY CATALOG NO. DESCRIPTION LSM CONFIGURATION #2 1 4109001515301000 LSM 710 #2 3ch Ar, 543, 633 ZEN LSM 710 with 3 spectral detection channels, 5 laser lines - 458, 488, 514, 543 & 633 nm, control electronics, ZEN software, PC and 30" monitor 1 0000001503236000 Image VisArt plus for ZEN 2008 1 4108018107000000 Work desk for PC and 30 monitor: Computer/Monitor cart for LSM 36 AXIO OBSERVER Z1 FOR LSM 710 LSM 710 Mounted on the Side Port STAND EQUIPMENT ================================ 1 4310079901000000 Axio Observer Z1 Stand Mot 1 0000001069227000 Mirror Insert VIS f/BaseSlider f/Vert200 1 4300520000000000 Z-drive Operation Flat Left Imgr/Obsrvr 1 4245270000000000 Nosepiece 6x H/DIC Mot M27 f/ Observer 1 4251580000000000 LSM adapter SP-R andT60N-L 1 4310130000000000 Optovar Turret 3 Position Mot 1 0000001226198000 Tube lens R 3.5 1 4255370000000000 Binoc Tube 45/23 f/ Axio Observer 1 4329240000000000 Equip laser safety Axio Observer/ LSM 2 4550449901000000 Eyepiece W PL 10x/23 Focusing 1 4242440000000000 Condsr LD 0.55 H/DIC/Ph 6x Mot 1 4593300000000000 Dust Cover f/ Vert100/135/200 1 4317160000000000 Aqua Stop II f/ Axio Observer 1 0000001299421000 Fastening Kit For Inverted 1 0000001479586000 Cable set for LSM 710 OPTION: Tool for auto-calibration of LSM 710 1 4206399000700000 APO Calibration LSM M27 FLUORESCENCE EQUIPMENT ======================== 1 0000001312876000 Contact Kit Laser Safety Illum 2 0000001062360000 Diaphragm Slider f/Vert200 & Observer 1 4236250000000000 Shutter FL, Internal f/ Observer D1 Z1 1 4236060000000000 FL/HD Light Train Man f/ Observer 1 4249470000000000 Reflector Turret 6x Mot f/ Observer 3 4249310000000000 Reflector Module FL EC P&C 1 4880499901000000 FL Filter Set 49 DAPI,EX G365 S free 1 0000001114101000 FL Filter Set 43 CY 3 Shift Free 1 0000001031346000 FL Filter Set 38 Endow GFP, Shift Free TRANSMITTED LIGHT EQUIPMENT ============================== 1 4230000000000000 Lamphousing 12V/100W w/ Collector 4 3800799540000000 bulb HAL12V/100W Rectangular Filament 1 4239230000000000 Transmitted light Illuminator LSM 1 0000001269455000 Switching mirror MOT 2x, T-PMT 1 0000001410107000 T-PMT for LSM 710 Optional Docking Station for TFT ======================= 1 4329070000000000 TFT Docking Station MANUAL STAGE ============================ 1 4320160000000000 Mechanical Stage 130x85 R/L f/ Observer 1 4513520000000000 Universal Mounting Frame K SUGGESTED OPTICS =================== 1 4203409901000000 EC Plan-Neofluar 10x/0.30 WD=5.2 M27 1 4206509901000000 Plan-Apochromat 20x/0.8 M27 D=0.55 1 4203609900000000 EC Plan-Neofluar 40x/0.75 WD=0.71 M27 1 4204629900000000 EC Plan-Neofluar 40x/1.3 DIC WD=0.21 M27 1 4207829900000000 Plan-Apochromat 63x/1.40 Oil DIC M27 3 0000001095168000 Intermediate Ring W 0.8 to M27, 0mm AV TABLE FOR LSM 710 ============================= Active air damping, long side open, with breadboard, 900x750x770mm (WxDxH). For systems mounted on Axio Observer side port only. 1 0000001516026000 System table LSM 710 active air damped, X-CITE WITHOUT COMPUTER CONTROL 1 0000001308905000 Contact Kit Laser Saftey X-Cite 1 0000001402934000 X-Cite 120 with iris and 1.5m DELIVERY ================================== NLT 12-14 ARO EXACT(Destination) WARRANTY 12 Months ================================== LSM 710 CONFIG #2 SERVICE AGREEMENTS ================================== 12 Month Agreement without 405 nm laser INSTALLATION =================================== The date of delivery should be no longer than 12-14 weeks after receipt of order (ARO) with delivery being FOB Destination to Building 40 Room 204 of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Iowa City VAMC, 601 Highway 6 W, Iowa City, IA 52246. (Contact Mark Yorek, MD at (319) 338-0581 ext: 7696 to coordinate delivery). The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition along with additional addenda. A statement regarding the applicability of the provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is not applicable to this sole source acquisition. Offeror is to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, also applies to this acquisition and the following clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402), 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (June 2007) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)), 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755), 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2008) (E.O. 13126), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) (Applies to all contracts). 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b), 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (June 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements-- Israeli Trade Act (Aug 2007) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 109-53 and 109-169), 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006) (E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury), 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984), 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006), 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) The VAAR Clauses applicable to this acquisition are 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, 852.211-72 Technical Industry Standards, 852.233-70 Protest content/alternative dispute resolution, 852.233-71 Alternate protest procedure, 852.246-70 Guarantee, 852.246-71 Inspection, 852.252-70 Solicitation provisions or clauses incorporated by reference, 852.273-70 Late offers, 852.273-71 Alternative negotiation techniques, and 852.273-74 Award without exchanges. Information concerning clauses and provision incorporated by reference may be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Proposal is due by 12:00 pm CDT on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Proposal may be mailed, faxed or emailed to Matthew Null at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Iowa City VAMC, Contract Management (90C), 601 Highway 6 W, Iowa City IA 52246, fax: (319) 887-4957, or e-mail: [email protected]. For additional information regarding this notice please contact Matthew Null at the provided email address or by calling (319) 688-3839.
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