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Functional/Performance/Specification VA-CIHCS Microtome 2237 Funding/ General Equipment Name: 636-23-4-3998-0178/ Microtome Description: VA-CIHCS has an immediate requirement for: two (2) microtomes. ... Functional/Performance/Specification VA-CIHCS Microtome 2237 Funding/ General Equipment Name: 636-23-4-3998-0178/ Microtome Description: VA-CIHCS has an immediate requirement for: two (2) microtomes. Microtomes are used to section paraffin-embedded specimens for routine histopathology. We require the specifications of the Histocore Autocut as the minimum baseline for the requirement. The footprint must be approximately 16.5 inches wide by 20.7 inches deep by 11.8 inches high due to space constraints. VA-CIHCS Path & Lab is seeking a name brand or equal purchase of two Histocore Autocuts. Award must be for not later than 8/18/2023. Salient Characteristics (at least 5), The item must: be/ have/ do these things Have a footprint of approximately 16.5 inches wide by 20.7 inches deep by 11.8 inches high Must provide multiple safety features to reduce accidental injuries associated with blade exposure. Must allow for clockwise or counterclockwise operation of the hand wheel Must be able to retain chuck position when locked or unlocked Must be able to quickly and accurately return to a zero position Evaluation Criteria Technically acceptable (meets or exceeds salient characteristics of Histcore Autocut) Small business consideration Cost Required Individual Line Items & Quantity of Items Item # Description/Part Number* Qty 1 Histocore Autocut 2 (1 each) Maintenance Manuals (CD, PDF or Word) (1 each) User Manuals (1 each) Cleaning Instructions for all equipment, supplies and accessories 1-year warranty included in cost (parts and labor) Optional Line Items Trade-In Items (include make, model and serial # of all items to be used as a trade-in) *Consult Logistics, no trade in for this requirement. Product Specifications (CD, PDF or Word) PDF Discount for Volume Purchase not available for this purchase. Expendable Supplies Blades, waste tray Maintenance and Full-Service Repair Contracts - *Consult Bio-Med, (Danyelle Russell, 5948) Service contract not required Warranty Information - *Consult Bio-Med. 1-year warranty (parts and labor) included in cost. In Service Training Training not required. Bio-Med Training *Consult Bio-Med Bio-med staff training not required. Installation and/or De-Installation Services (does this equipment require special electrical, gas, steam, oxygen, or network connectivity?) *Consult Bio-Med (Danyelle Russell, 5948)/Engineering (Derek Juhl, 5564)/IRM (George Hermann, 5712) as needed This requirement has no special install/ de-install. Delivery Requirements: All products should be ordered to arrive on or about 8/18/2023. Please include any shipping costs that are not included in the cost of the line items. The primary point of contact for this requirement is: Jessica Chapman, Jessica.Chapman4@va.gov , 515-699-5616.