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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 36C24E22Q0314. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation. This solicitation is issued as Full and Open Competition. 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 George E. Wahlen VAMC has a requirement to purchase a BD Accuri C6 Personal Flow Cytometer to replace an older BD unit that is broken and beyond repair. A firm-fixed price contract will be awarded for the purchase of brand name 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 Leica equipment. The government reserves the right to award without discussions. 1.1 PRICING The Offeror shall submit price quotes for the required brand name 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. Please 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 BD Accuri C6 Personal Flow Cytometer to replace an older BD unit that is broken and unserviceable for compatibility and continuity of ongoing research. ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT 0001 **BRAND NAME ONLY** BD Accuri C6 Plus System 1.00 EA 0002 **BRAND NAME ONLY** 1.00 EA Bundle Computer HZ2 Mini G4 C6 Plus **BRAND NAME ONLY** 0003 1.00 EA BD CSampler Plus 0004 **BRAND NAME ONLY** 1.00 EA Assy Tubing Pump Peristaltic **BRAND NAME ONLY* 0005 1.00 EA BD Sheath Additive 0006 **BRAND NAME ONLY** 1.00 EA BD Detergent Solution Concentrate 0007 **BRAND NAME ONLY** 2.00 EA BD Extended Flow Cell Clean Solution 0008 **BRAND NAME ONLY** 1.00 EA BD FACS Clean Solution 5L 0009 **BRAND NAME ONLY** 1.00 EA CS&T RUO Beads 50 Test 0010 **BRAND NAME ONLY** 1.00 YR Service Cont C6 Plus (Depot Repair) 0011 **BRAND NAME ONLY** 1.00 YR Service Cont CSampler Plus (Depot Repair) **BRAND NAME ONLY** 0012 1.00 YR Preventative Maintenance **BRAND NAME ONLY** 0013 1.00 YR Extended Warranty 0014 1.00 EA shipping and handling 1.3 Product Capabilities & Salient Characteristics or equal This request is for **BRAND NAME ONLY** and the equipment shall have the following characteristics: BD Accuri C6 Personal Flow Cytometer Size 11 x 14.75 x 16.5 inch Weight 30 lbs Automated Quality Control Volumetric counting and continuous sampling Automated sample loader Collection and analysis in less than 1 hour Equipped with blue and red laser, two light scatter detectors and four fluorescence detectors with optical filters optimized for the detection of many popular fluorochromes including FITC, PE, PerCP-Cy5.5, and APC. Easy to use and no need to adjust detector voltage Data are digitally collected over a wide dynamic range and fully available as needed 7.2-decade dynamic range Highly sensitive: MESF < 75 (FITC) and <50 PE Non-presurized peristaltic pump system Event rates up to 10,000 event per second Supports sample collection from multiple sources including 12x75mm sample tubes Can analyze many variants of fluorescent proteins, such as GFP, YFP, and mCherry Supports 48-well plates, 96-well plates, 96 deep well plates, 24 tube rack for 12 x 75mm tubes 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) 2022-06, Effective May 26, 2022. 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 shannon.hukriede@va.gov and Offerors must reference Solicitation 36C24E22Q0314 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 Tuesday, September 20, 2022, NLT 3:00 PM EDT.