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6640--EVOS M7000 Imaging System

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Level of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
Opps ID: NBD00159509195983255
Posted Date: Dec 15, 2022
Due Date: Dec 21, 2022
Solicitation No: 36C25223Q0223
Source: https://sam.gov/opp/6088fdf6cf...
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6640--EVOS M7000 Imaging System
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Notice ID
36C25223Q0223
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Department/Ind. Agency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
  • All Dates/Times are: (UTC-06:00) CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, CHICAGO, USA
  • Original Published Date: Dec 15, 2022 10:53 am CST
  • Original Date Offers Due: Dec 21, 2022 05:00 pm CST
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Jan 05, 2023
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Department of Veterans Affairs , IL 60612-4223
    USA
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-08 (effective 10/28/2022).

This solicitation is set-aside for Small Businesses.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333310, Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The FSC/PSC is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.

Requirement
The Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (VAMC), Research & Development Services located at 820 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612-4223 is seeking to purchase EVOS M7000 Imaging System (BRAND NAME OR EQUAL). The EVOS M7000 Imaging System is a compact integrated unit including microscope, digital camera, computer, and high-power fluorescence lighting system manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific. The EVOS M7000 Imaging System is being purchased to support Dr. Hidayatullah Munshi s research team to develop novel therapies for pancreatic cancer patients using mouse models and complex collagen models ex vivo.

The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to the quoter offering the lowest prices technically acceptable quote. Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

All interested contractors shall provide quotations for the following:

Line Item
Description
Part Number
Qty
Total Price
1
EVOS M7000 Imaging System Extended Warranty Package, Duration: 1 Year
A42844
1

2
EVOS Light Cube, DAPI 2.0
AMEP4950
1

3
EVOS Light Cube, GFP 2.0
AMEP4951
1

4
EVOS Light Cube, Texas Red 2.0
AMEP4955
1

5
Invitrogen EVOS 4X Objective, fluorite, LWD, phase-contrast, 0.13NA/10.58WD, 4x fluorite, Phase-Contrast, LWD, 0.13NA/10.58WD
AMEP4980
1

6
Invitrogen EVOS 10X Objective, fluorite, LWD, phase-contrast, 0.30NA/7.13WD, 10x fluorite, Phase-contrast, LWD, 0.25NA/7.13WD
AMEP4981
1

7
Invitrogen EVOS 20X Objective, fluorite, LWD, phase-contrast, 0.45NA/6.12WD, 20x fluorite, Phase-contrast, LWD, 0.45NA/6.12WD
AMEP4982
1

8
Invitrogen EVOS 40X Objective, fluorite, LWD, phase-contrast, 0.65NA/1.79WD, 40x fluorite, Phase-Contrast, LWD, 0.65NA/1.79WD
AMEP4983
1

9
EVOS Vessel Holders Pack, Capacity: T-25 flask
AMEP4619
1

10
EVOS Onstage Incubator, Relative Humidity: >80% at 37 deg.C, Temperature Range: Ambient to 40 deg.C
AMC1000
1

11
CELLESTE IMAGE ANALYSIS UPGR
AMEP4870
1

12
CELLESTE - 2D DECON MODULE
AMEP4864
1

13
CELLESTE 2D DECON GPU
AMEP4939
1

14
Invitrogen Celleste 5.0 3D Blind/Non-Blind Deconvolution Module
AMEP4865
1

15
CELLESTE GPU ACCELERATION LCNS
AMEP4876
1

16
CELL IMAGING FAS ON-SITE TRANG
A24989
1

17
EXT WARR 1PM M7000/AUTO EACH
ZG61SCEVOSFLAUTO2D
1

Total Cost
The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.
The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)
Refer to Attachment 1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1
FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (OCT 2018)
FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)
FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)
FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)
FAR 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature (APR 2002)
FAR 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate (OCT 2022)
End of Addendum to 52.212-1
FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (NOV 2021)
Addendum to FAR 52.212-4
FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)
FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)
FAR 52.227-19, Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights (DEC 2007)
FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION AUG 2020)
VAAR 852.211-72, Technical Industry Standards (NOV 2018)
VAAR 852.212-70, Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisition of Commercial Items (APR 2020)
VAAR 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising
VAAR 852.211-70, Equipment Operations and Maintenance Manuals
VAAR 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests
VAAR 852.246-71, Rejected Goods
VAAR 852.270-1, Representatives of Contracting Officers
VAAR 852.212-71, Gray Market Items (APR 2020)
VAAR 852.212-72, Gray Market and Counterfeit Items (MAR 2020) (DEVIATION)
VAAR 852.242-71, Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020)
VAAR 852.247-71, Delivery Location (OCT 2018)
VAAR 852.247-72, Marking Deliverables (OCT 2018)
End of Addendum to 52.212-4
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Products and Commercial Services (OCT 2022) (JUL 2021) (DEVIATION)
Refer to attached FAR 52.212-5 for subparagraphs the contractor shall comply with the following clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services.

All quoters shall submit the following:

Quotation in accordance with addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Attachment 1: Tailored FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services
Authorization letter or other documents from the OEM verifying offeror is an authorized dealer, distributor or reseller
Completed Buy American Certificate found at FAR 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate
Statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Officer, Stacy Massey at Stacy.Massey@va.gov.

The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. Award will be based upon lowest priced technically acceptable quote in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than 5:00pm on December 21, 2022. Responses should be sent to the Contracting Officer, Stacy Massey at Stacy.Massey@va.gov. Hand delivered responses will not be accepted. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.

Point of Contact
Stacy Massey
Contracting Officer
Network Contracting Office 12
Stacy.Massey@va.gov
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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • GREAT LAKES ACQUISITION CENTER 115 S 84TH ST
  • MILWAUKEE , WI 53214
  • USA
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Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • Dec 15, 2022 10:53 am CSTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)

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