Inactive

Description This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitat... Description This is a 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 (FAC) 2022-07 was published in the Federal Register today, August 10, 2022, and VA Acquisition Regulation (effective 8/10/2022). This procurement will be Total small business set-aside pursuant to FAR 19.502-2. Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516, with a related small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Delivery shall be provided: No Later than 30 Days after receipt of order (ARO). Delivery Terms are Freight on Board (FOB). Place of Delivery Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System Building 1, Loading Dock 4100 Allequippa St. Pittsburgh, PA Postal Code: 15240 Country: UNITED STATES The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquistion.gov/browse/index/far The full text of VAAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquistion.gov/vaar Questions regarding this solicitation are due by 08-19-2022. No questions will be answered following this date. Submission of your response shall be received not later than 09:00 ET on 08-22-2022 at lashawn.knight@va.gov in order to be considered for award. 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: Mr. LaShawn Knight, lashawn.knight@va.gov

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a PRE-solicitation notice for The Network Contracting Office-4, Pittsburgh Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, intends to solicit and award for an Epredia HM 450L Sliding Microtome & Brain Fre... This is a PRE-solicitation notice for The Network Contracting Office-4, Pittsburgh Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, intends to solicit and award for an Epredia HM 450L Sliding Microtome & Brain Freezing Platform to the Pittsburgh Veterans Affairs Healthcare System facility in Pittsburgh, PA . The performance period for this contract will be from the date of award to the date of completion. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516, with a related small business size standard of 1,000 employees. This procurement will be Total small business set-aside pursuant to FAR 19.502-2. The prospective solicitation will be posted via the System for Award Management on or about August 17, 2022. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06, August 10, 2022. It is the responsibility of the quoter to review the web page for notice of amendments, updates, or changes to the solicitation. No hard copies will be mailed. To be eligible for this award, prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Internet site, www.sam.gov. For further information, please contact Contract Specialist, Mr. LaShawn Knight, at lashwn.knight@va.gov. ALL RESPONSES ARE DUE VIA EMAIL TO lashawn.knight@va.gov BY AUGUST 21, 2022, 09:00 AM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST). ALL QUESTIONS IN REFERENCE TO THIS SOLICITATION ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM EST, ON AUGUST 19, 2022 VIA EMAIL TO: lashawn.knight@va.gov. Please reference the Statement of Need (SON) for specific project information and requirements. Statement of Need VAPHS Research is in need of highly specialized laboratory equipment to support ongoing funded investigations. Dr. Sun requires a microtome to prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination. VAPHS needs to purchase a Epredia HM 450L Sliding Microtome catalog number 910020L and Brain Freezing Platform catalog numbe 981000 or equivalents. Details: Epredia HM 450L Sliding Microtome Catalog 910020L Epredia Brain Research Freezing Platform Catalog 981000 Salient Characteristics Features: Stepping motor technology assures precise, accurate specimen advancement Trimming function allows for precision block trimming prior to the sectioning function User-friendly control panel allows for programming of settings and sectioning parameters Important sectioning information including section counter, step sum, remaining travel and specimen position memory function are retained Specimen fine orientation on X/Y-axes Knife carrier glides along a maintenance-free precision cross-roller bearing system Memory function for time-saving specimen advance to the knife Ergonomic handle for moving knife carrier Multiple Setting Options: Automatic or manual sectioning Retraction (may be turned off) Three different speed settings for motorized coarse feed Includes: Integrated removable waste tray Knife holder with integrated, movable knife guard Dust cover Instruction manual Requires: Standard specimen clamp (715480), available separately. Specifications Dimensions 15 in x 18.9 in x 12.6 in Weight 57 lbs. Specimen Size 80 to 60 mm, special stage up to 155 x 90 mm Sectioning Range 1 to 60 µm Voltage 100 240 V Shipping Address: Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Campus Building 1, Loading Dock 4100 Allequippa St. Pittsburgh, PA 15240 Ultimate Delivery: Kejie Yin, MD, PhD S514 BST 200 Lothrop Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Phone: 412-383-6038 (Office) Email: yink2@upmc.edu