Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This anno... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is 36C24E20Q0160. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation. This solicitation is issued as a 100% set aside for small business concerns. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at www.acquisition.gov. STATEMENT OF NEED (SON) CONTRACT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS The Charleston VA Medical Center has a requirement to purchase a Keyence BZ-X810 All-in-one Fluorescence Microscope for the Research Department. A firm-fixed price contract will be awarded for the purchase of Brand Name or Equal equipment in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications and schedule of this solicitation herein. Quotes shall contain the Offeror s best terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the required Keyence or equivalent equipment. The government reserves the right to award without discussions. 1.1 PRICING The Offeror shall submit price quotes for the required brand name or equal equipment, to the specifications listed in Section 1.2 below. Please enclose the established price list and description of capabilities and product specifications for the required equipment. The Offeror shall submit a separate price sheet for equal items to include Manufacturer Name, Stock/Part #, Unit of Issue and Price. Items offered that are brand name or equal shall identify items as being on GSA schedule and reference the contract number for each item. Note: The Offeror should include a description of any support services or warranty information in the technical quote. 1.2 REQUIRED PRODUCTS & SPECIFICATIONS Keyence BZX Fluorescence Microscope, or equal, equipment in support of funded research projects. ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT 0001 BZX Fluorescence Microscope BZX Microscope Head STOCK NUMBER: BZ-X810 1.00 EA 0002 BZX Microscope Controller STOCK NUMBER: BZ-X800E 1.00 EA 0003 BZ Support Package STOCK NUMBER: BZ SUPPORT PACKAGE 1.00 EA 0004 BZX Hardware Module BZX Multi-Stack Module STOCK NUMBER: BZ-H4XD 1.00 EA 0005 BZX Hardware Module BZX Sectioning Module STOCK NUMBER: BZ-H4XF 1.00 EA 0006 KIW F1(FOR 5PER PRE-MIXED) TOKAIHIT Tokai Hit Por 5% Pre-mixed STOCK NUMBER: 972083 1.00 EA 0007 BZX Hardware Module BZX Time Lapse Module STOCK NUMBER: BZ-H4XT 1.00 EA 0008 BZX Software BZX Analyzer Software STOCK NUMBER: BZ-H4A 1.00 EA 0009 BZX Software BZX Hybrid Cell Count Software STOCK NUMBER: BZ-H4C 1.00 EA 0010 BZX Software BZX Macro Cell Count Software STOCK NUMBER: BA-H4CM 1.00 EA 0011 BZX Software BZX Measurement Module STOCK NUMBER: BZ-H4M 1.00 EA 0012 BZX Accessory BZX DAPI Filter STOCK NUMBER: OP-87762 1.00 EA 0013 BZX Accessory BZX GFP Filter STOCK NUMBER: OP-87763 1.00 EA 0014 BZX Accessory BZX Texas Red Filter STOCK NUMBER: OP-87765 1.00 EA 0015 BZX Accessory BZX Cy5 Filter STOCK NUMBER: OP-87766 1.00 EA 0016 BZ NIKON OBJECTIVE LENS (2X) CFI PLAN APO 2X LAMBDA STOCK NUMBER: 972029 1.00 EA 0017 BZ NIKON OBJECTIVE LENS (10X) CFI PLAN APO 10X LAMBDA STOCK NUMBER: 972031 1.00 EA 0018 BZ NIKON OBJECTIVE LENS (20X) CFI PLAN APO 20X LAMBDA STOCK NUMBER: 972032 1.00 EA 0019 BZ NIKON OBJECTIVE LENS (40X PHASE) CFI S PLAN FLUOR ELWD ADM 40X STOCK NUMBER: 971963 1.00 EA 0020 BZ NIKON OBJECTIVE LENS (60X OIL) CFI PLANAPO60XH LAMBDA STOCK NUMBER: 972036 1.00 EA 0021 Win10 PC for BZ-X800 STOCK NUMBER: 972326 1.00 EA 0022 IMMERSION OIL 971806 IMMERSION OIL STOCK NUMBER: 971806 1.00 EA 0023 TRAINING AND SUPPORT PKG STOCK NUMBER: BZSUPPORTPKG 1.00 EA 0024 SHIPPING 1.00 EA 1.3 Product Capabilities & Salient Characteristics or equal: The all-in-one system requested will make possible confocal, high-throughput, live-cell and whole-section imaging of cells and tissue in a single, self-contained, dynamic system. Its addition will expand and advance current imaging capabilities of the VA Research, to include high-resolution fluorescence, differential interference contrast, IR-differential interference contrast, phase contrast, relief contrast, simple polarized, brightfield, and darkfield observation methods of normal and diseased tissues and cells. A strength of the BZ-X810 system is its versatility it can accommodate a variety of specimen holders, including slides, dishes, and well plates, making it ideal for a multitude of studies that span fluorescent imaging of cellular/molecular phenotype to whole slide imaging of normal vs. diseased organ tissue in small animal models. This system is also well equipped for live cell imaging over many hours-days, making possible long-term observation of changes in cellular phenotype at a frame rate of 95 fps, as well as functional molecular/cellular assays. With a built-in dark room environment and compact footprint, the BZ-X810 will be an economical and practical addition to the VA Imaging & Microscopy Core, which is a Shared Resource Facility providing multiple types of shared instrumentation. Fully enclosed, inverted-type microscope with the following features: Compact frame Built-in darkroom (fully-contained stage) necessary for fluorescent imaging This system will be installed in a Shared Resource Facility where a darkroom environment cannot be maintained due to the use of other equipment in the space. The instrument must have a fully contained stage, achievable without the addition/removal of a separate apparatus, as this is not practical for shared instrumentation that will be used daily by numerous investigators. Built-in vibration dampening system to reduce fluorescent blurring and background introduced by external noise Observation methods: fluorescence (blue, green ultraviolet excitations), differential interference contrast, IR-differential interference contrast, phase contrast, relief contrast, simple polarized light, brightfield, darkfield, live-cell High resolution observation deep into live cells Multi-stack module for full automation of z-stacking and for seamlessly stitching whole sections Sectioning module for optical sectioning, to produce confocal-quality images Time-lapse module for stage-top incubation to control temperature, CO2, and humidity and image over hours-days with focus tracking and the ability to change capture conditions including location of interest, exposure time, focus, z stack, lens magnifications and filters Live-cell incubator and imaging Tokai hit 5% CO2 system for optimal, controlled stage-top incubation of samples (including multi-well plates) and live-cell imaging with video recording at a frame rate of 95 fps Integrated workstation with software for analysis General analysis module for post-imaging adjustments (deconvolution, annotations, etc.) Hybrid cell counting module for quantification of cells, measurements of area, brightness (intensity of excitation), major axis, minor axis, etc. using brightfield, phase and fluorescence imaging Macro cell counting module for quantification of up to 400 fields of view at a single time and for automatic counting on multiple image files in a batch under the same condition based on a user-tailored conditions file; must also be compatible with live-cell imaging for high-precision quantification of video and time lapse recordings Measurement module for 3D rendering, 3D measurement and volumetric analysis Optical sectioning module for customization of structured light projections and rasterization of these patterns across each focal plane, allowing for subtraction of out-of-focus fluorescence light and optimal signal output for high resolution 3D models Ability to integrate with Akoya s CODEX technology for high-parameter (> 40 markers) imaging and analysis Training and support Onsite training upon installation Follow-up onsite training for advanced applications, 3-6 months after installation Training, as needed, for the lifetime of the microscope The product capabilities and salient characteristics identified above by a brand name or equal" description are intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality and characteristics of the product that will be satisfactory. Quotes offering "equal" products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by the brand name) will be considered if such product is clearly identified in the quote and is determined by the VA to meet fully the salient characteristics on above products. If offering an equivalent product, the brand name of the equivalent product shall be clearly identified in the quote. Unless visibly identified as an equivalent product, offered items shall be considered as the brand name product referenced in this announcement. The evaluation of quotes and the determination as to the equality of the products shall be the responsibility of the Government and shall be based on information provided by the Offeror. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information not provided in the quotation by the Offeror. To ensure that sufficient information is available, the Offeror must furnish, as a part of the quote, all descriptive material necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the products meet the salient characteristics of this requirement. Vendors proposing to modify a product to make it conform to the requirements of this announcement shall include a clear description of the proposed modification and clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modification. Offers that do not have descriptive material will not be considered for award. Instructions to the Offeror Basis for award resulting from this RFQ will made to the Best Value Offer that provides a complete package pursuant to the preparation requirements set forth in 52.212-1. FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation- Commercial Items) will be incorporated in full text into the RFQ and will be evaluated on the following factors. Evaluations will be in accordance with FAR 13 Simplified procedures. Evaluation Factors for Award: Factor 1 - Technical Capabilities All offerors must meet or exceed all requirements and salient features as listed in the Statement of Need. Factor 2 - Past Performance - Past Performance will be based on the most current PPIPRS Report. Factor 3 - Price The following FAR provision and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. The solicitation document, incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89, Effective July 2, 2015. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at www.acquistion.gov. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Item FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest Quotes shall be submitted via email to millicent.covert@va.gov and Offerors must reference Solicitation 36C24E20Q0160 in the subject line of the email. No telephone request for information will be considered. Incomplete packages will be considered nonresponsive. All offers must be received by the closing date Monday, June 22, 2020, NLT 11:59 AM EST.