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Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Notice ID:36C24E21Q0063
The Iowa City, Iowa VA Medical Center research is in need for an equipment of LED digital mirror light-directing device that is compatible with the Nikon NIS-elements software which is already in use....
The Iowa City, Iowa VA Medical Center research is in need for an equipment of LED digital mirror light-directing device that is compatible with the Nikon NIS-elements software which is already in use. This enables research team to focus the photoactivating light field to the specific region of a cell framed within NIS-elements. This will also enable precise timing of the light impulses and simultaneous imaging. The Spectra III light source is also the only available LED source, with the required wavelengths, that is compatible with NIS-elements. This LED source also has the specific wavelengths that are required for photoactivation of the proteins that will be in use. Therefore, the requested package is the only one which will allow the team to perform the proposed experiments with the existing Nikon microscope. Description & Salient Characteristics: Polygon pattern illuminators are modules for targeted photostimulation and provides precise spatiotemporal control of light with subcellular resolution. It enables researchers to send light to anywhere on their specimen, and in any shape, size and complexity within a large projection field-of-view. In addition, multiple regions-of-interest (ROIs) can be illuminated simultaneously, and patterns can be switched at kHz speeds. Different wavelengths of light can be used with the Polygon for virtual simultaneous multi-color illumination of unique ROIs. Polygon systems integrate via TTL with other equipment such as electrophysiology tools or cameras. Required Individual Line Items & Quantity of Items: Mightex Polygon DMD 1000 77064019 Polygon 1000 DMD with 3mm LLG input coupler. Includes 2x front lens (23.3mm FOV), power supply, and USB connection cable. 77064018 Optical attachment of Polygon1000 DSI-Kx-000 for mounting on Nikon LAPP Illuminator. To be used with front tube optical assembly DSI-TUBE-20(77064017). MQS31410 NIS-Elements: Advanced Research Software Upgrade Agreement Spectra III Light Source SPECTRA III, VBCTGYRnIR Light Source with 390/22,440/20, 475/28, 510/25, 555/28, 575/25, 635/22 and 747.5/11 bandpassfilters. Ethernet, serial (USB B and RS232) and TTL (DB15) controlports. Includes USB control cable, DC power supply and cord. 77015970 Custom Spectra III set (390/475/555/635/747) mounted in Ti cubePolychroic: FF-409/493/573/652/759-Di01-25x36 Emitter: FF01-432/515/595/681/809-25 Ti2 Components MEE58017 TI-LA-Exchangeable Mirror (100% Reflect) MXA22158 S-Ti2I-LU Interlock Cable between Ti2-E, Ti2-A and LU-4A 77074895 TRF49902-NK ET 440nm Laser Bandpass Set mounted in TIRF CubeExciter: ZET436/20xDichroic: ZT442rdc-UF2Emitter: ET460lpEmitter: ET480/40mBoth emission filters mounted in emission port withlongpass first, closest to dichroic. MEV53004 TI-LA-SUL Stage Up Lens Security clearance is not required. Vendors will not install, upgrade or access VA systems or VA patient sensitive information. The system is a stand-alone system not integrated with the VA IT. This is a Sources Sought synopsis only. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (large business, small business, 8(a), SDVOSB, etc.), relative to NAICS code 334516. Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Based on responses to this synopsis, the Government may issue this RFQ as a Brand Name or Equal requirement in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.211-73 on eBuy or Fed Biz Ops. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement and who is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller of all the items listed above, may submit a capability statement to the contracting office than no later than Monday, March 1st, 20201 at 4:00 P.M. EST. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Rachael Talbott Rachael.Talbott@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
