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DESCRIPTION Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for 36C260-22-AP-1250 Epredia HM 355S Automatic Microtome Brand Name or Equal to 100% SDVOSB Set Aside 1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Epredi... DESCRIPTION Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for 36C260-22-AP-1250 Epredia HM 355S Automatic Microtome Brand Name or Equal to 100% SDVOSB Set Aside 1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Epredia HM 355S Automatic Microtome. Brand Name or Equal as prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation RFQ 36C26022Q0328 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This notice and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number (FAC) 2022-04 effective 01/30/2022 2. This solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, SBA Size Standard 1,000 employees. Offerors must be registered at https://vetbiz.va.gov, in order to be considered for award. The Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that the OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. The vendor shall provide new items ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Proprietary Letter required. 3. FAR Clauses 52.212-1 through 52.212-5 apply to this procurement. For the exact text and wording of clauses and provisions please see https://www.acquisition.gov. The Government contemplates an award of a Firm Fixed Priced purchase order contract resulting from this solicitation. 4. Description of supplies: The following are salient characteristics needed for Portland VAMC requires the procurement of the BRAND NAME or Equal to: Epredia HM 355S Automatic Microtome Brand Name or Equal to: Epredia HM 355S Automatic Microtome Manufacturer: FISHER SCIENTIFIC RFQ# 36C26022Q0328 Portland VAMC is requesting a Epredia HM 355S Automatic Microtome. The following specifications are the basic needs of the Automatic Microtome. The following are Brand Name or Equal to: SALIENT CHRACTERISTICS: Epredia HM 355S Automatic Microtome Menu-driven control panel can be used on either side of instrument Display monitors a range of functions including cutting speed, section count, section thickness, and advance distance Four cutting modes of operation (single, interval, multi and continuous) User-selected cutting window control maximizes throughput by allowing the return stroke to be faster than the optimized cutting stroke Manual and/or foot pedal control Double tap start activates sectioning motor One-handed zero-orientation head Joy-stick control specimen advance and rewind Emergency stop immediately cuts power to the motor Large, easy-to-clean waste tray extends below the blade holder Instant switch between trim and section settings with independently selectable trim and section speeds Instant switch between trim and section settings with independently selectable trim and section speeds Selectable retraction feature Guide-rail guidance Selectable retraction feature Guide-rail guidance Cutting stroke: 72 mm Total specimen advance: 28 mm Maximum sectioning speed: 400 mm/s Section thickness range: 0.5-100 ?m Trim thickness range: 5-500 ?m Retraction range: 40 ?m Section counter: Standard Universal cassette clamp Disposable blade carrier High profile or low profile blades Dimensions (D x W x H): 20.5 x 16 x 11 in. (52 x 41 x 28 cm)