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RFI #36C25023Q0170 Effective Date: 02/01/2022 Request for Information for Planning Purposes The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay ... RFI #36C25023Q0170 Effective Date: 02/01/2022 Request for Information for Planning Purposes The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. This RFI solicitation is issued for the purpose of market research on a requested sole source item.  52.215 The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1000. The FSC/PSC is 6650. The Cincinnati VA Medical Center Research facility is requesting a Brand Name purchase of Nikon AXR confocal microscope system. The Nikon AXR is a point scanning confocal. Its addition of artificial intelligence, expanding the number of colors, improving pixel density, sensitivity these significant additions expand the range of experiments possible with a point scanning confocal, while increasing the usability and functionality of the instrument, all in a modular and upgradable platform. The Nikon AXR has the largest field-of-view on both inverted and upright microscope stands available more specimens fit in one FOV with more objective lens choices than ever before. Confocal imaging, notoriously slow because of its point-scanning requirement for high quality 3-dimensional imaging at high resolution, is greatly changed by fast imaging with the AXR s resonant scanning capabilities. All interested companies shall provide information that they are capable of suppling the following brand name or equal products: Salient Characteristics: Brand Name or Equivalent The Nikon AXR Confocal and SoRa Super Resolution System (or equivalent) must be able to perform: Super resolution imaging, allowing a lateral resolution size of 120nm per pixel, with an axial resolution of 300nm. Large image stitching (Tiling or montage) High throughput acquisition and analysis of both multi-well plates and slides Infinitely size configuration of the confocal pinhole (>4 size positions available). Incubation of live cells on the microscope stand while regulating of temperature, humidity, and CO2 control Support for both confocal and SoRa spinning disk confocal modalities on the same microscope base frame. Capture fluorescent images High speed resonant scanner High-speed capture of live cells up to 720 frames per second 25 mm field of view (FOV) from the microscope side port for widefield digital image capture. Resonant scanner that supports 25mm FOV Perform near-IR auto focus of samples to maintain focus along XY axis and over time course studies. Plan gamma objectives for high quality images of blue wavelengths. Perform custom analysis routines as designed by the individual researchers. Suite of AI analysis tools Analysis tools, including cell delineation and segmentation Deconvolution and advanced imaging processing to enhance clarity and image quality. Upgradability for different imaging modalities (i.e. FRAP) and confocal detectors. Local support from manufacturer for on-site service. Installation: Vendor will unpack and set up microscope to the VA specifications and advise of warranty information on the equipment. Training will needed and will be required after set up is completed. The period of performance for delivery and installation is to be completed by April 30, 2023. Please provide ARO of equipment requested. Please provide your Information to Lillie Grey, Contracting Officer by 3pm EST on 12/7/2022 by sending to Lillie.grey@va.gov. Place of Performance/Place of Delivery: Address: VA Medical Center Cincinnati 3200 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH Postal Code: 45220 Country: UNITED STATES