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This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ), contract opportunities. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular.... This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ), contract opportunities. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular. This is a set-aside for SB. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The VHA RPO-East Contract Office requires an equipment of a brand name or equal system to Leica DM6 B fully automated upright microscope to support laboratory research. and all interested companies shall provide quotation(s)for the following: Supplies | Brand name or Equal to: Leica DM6 B fully automated upright microscope VA requires the Leica DM6 B fully automated upright microscope (or equal) to have the following salient characteristics to be technically acceptable: Fully automated upright microscope with constant color temperature and fully automated transmitted light- and fluorescence axis, motorized Z-focus and nosepiece. Automatically sets the optimal settings for best image quality. The automated condenser head ensures more convenient and faster work. Changing contrast methods by a touch of a button. All automated microscope functions can be controlled via the touchscreen. Programmable function keys allow customized and ergonomically operation of the microscope. - DM6 B (LED, mot. Z) - Ground plate without filter magazine - Top DM6 B, 5-fold Fluo, 7xM25, mot. - Mech. stage with rotation (for 1 specimen) - Slideholder 1 specimen - Leica LED3 - Basic docu tube BDT, mech., 19 CIP - Tube top (for 1 camera) - Eyepieces HC PLAN S 10x/22 Br. M Required Individual Line Items & Quantity of Items: DM6 B TL (BF) + Fluo 1 EA DM6 B (LED, mot Z) 11888857 Ground plate w/o. filter magazine 11888098 Cover for stand top, empty 11890003 CTR6 LED 11890017 Advanced Z-Module 11888879 Top DM6 B, 5-fold, Fluo, 7xM25 ,mot. 11888888 Cover objective revolving nosepiece 11888105 LED lamp housing DM6, cable long 11504242 Condenser BF 11505141 Condenser head 0.90 S1 11505150 Lightguide coupler 1" 11504117 LED3 11504254 Cable RS232 to BNC 11525221 Cable for shutter control EL6000 I²C 11500331 Filter system Y5 ET, k 11504171 Filter system TXR ET, k 11504207 Filter system GFP ET, k 11504164 1 1,534.08 1,534.08 Filter cube 405nm, k 11504152 STAGE-BRC 7625, 110° rotation, right 11501256 Tube adapter incl. 1 docu. Port 11505161 Basic docu tube BDT, mech., 19 CIP 11505296 Eyepiece HC PLAN s 10x/22 Br. M 11507820 Obj. HC PL FL 10x/0.30 11506505 Obj. HC PL APO 63x/1.40-0.60 OIL 115063 Cameras for LAS X 1 EA K5 Microscope Camera 11547112 C-Mount adapter 1x HC f. 1" 11541510 LAS X for Stereos, Macroscopes, DMS, DVM6M 1 EA Dongle for LAS X optional modules 11640879 1 336.60 336.60 LAS X Core 11640878 1 780.30 780.30 LAS X Z-Control and SW Autofocus 11640872 LAS X Multi Channel Acquisition 116408 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. Address: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA VA MEDICAL CENTER ENDOCRINOLOGY DEPARTMENT #3318 601 HWY 6 W IOWA CITY, IA 52246-2209 USA Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the lowest price technically acceptable. 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 Items 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 FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or equal to VAAR 852.212-71, Gray Market Items also applies: https://www.va.gov/oal/vaar/812.html#812301f2 This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for products as defined herein. Submission shall be received not later than 30 December 2021, 4:00 p.m. EST. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Please reference 36C24E22Q0056 in subject line of your email when responding to this notice. Your response should include both the interest/capability statements and business size/socioeconomic status. 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. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing with the reference in subject line via e-mail to Rachael.Talbott@va.gov.