This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) 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. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received prior to 15 September 2008 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement This solicitation VA-261-08-RQ-0389 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-25. Only emailed requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 333314 and the business size standard is 100. Request is for: Polychrome 5000 Monochromator-based illumination system - PC and Workstation. ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1) Polychrome 5000 Monochromator-based illumination 1 EA system for fluorescence microscopy * wavelength range from 320 to 680 nm. * wavelength switching speed of up to 400 nm/ms by galvanometric scanner * Jump to any supported wavelength with less than 1.7 ms transition time. * DSP controlled * increased lamp lifetime by improved thermal management * wavelength control by RS232 or analog voltage (+/-10V) * Software development kit included * Trigger input/Output * 150W xenon-Lamp (UXL-S150MO) with highly stabilized power supply * quartz fiber to couple the polychrome to the condenser * toolset and goggles for adjustment of the Monochromator STK#: 0000-510-13397 2) Control Unit Real-time Imaging 1 EA Control unit for DSP controlled execution of protocols in Real Time * plug in board for communication with the PC * DSP board for the camera synchronization * Multi I/O insert with analog out, 3 TTL compatible digital outs and one digital in (BNC), with further five digital and three analog outputs (SubD15) * RS232 output* BUS-card for additional plug in boards ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ STK#: 0000-510-14244 3) High Performance PC Workstation for Streaming Image 1 EA Data on Disk Dell Precision 390 Pentium 4, Intel Core2 Duo Processor E600 (1.86 GHz, 2MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB) This is a stand alone computer that goes with the imaging system. STK#: 0000-545-14613 4) Imaging Software TILLvisION 1 EA complete image acquisition and analysis software * Live/Snapshot mode with optional autoscaling function * Protocol Editor to realize complex multi-wavelength-protocols * Online mode and analysis of images, ratios and kinetics * Ratio / Calcium module with different options for background subtraction, thresholds * selection of dozens of regions of interest, lines, points * flexible routines with mathematical algorithms of images, Standard/user-defined filter kernels, morphological functions, image alignment. * export of Excel files, avi movies, tif images, import of tif files * extensive object analysis with pre-defined parameters (e.g. area, ...) * search algorithm for pattern matching * Basic interpreter STK#: 0000-550-11545 5) Epifluorescence Condenser 1-port 1 EA Axiovert 200 STK#: 0000-560-20010 6) Interline Transfer CCD Camera 1 EA IMAGO Type QE * for C-mount adapter * Sony interline transfer sensor with lens-on chip * PELTIER cooled to -120C * resolution 1376x1040 pixels, pixel size 6.45x6.45 lm * quantum efficiency ca. 65 % at 510 nm * 12 bit A/D conversion (2 electrons/count high gain 4 electrons/count low gain) * 16.0 MHz scan rate * readout noise about 5 electrons at 16.0 MHz * dark current less than 0.1 electrons/pixel *sec * further increase of frame rate with on-chip binning possible * PCI bus frame grabber with buffered image memory * external air-cooling enables vibration-free mounting At least 256MB main memory recommended! Line item 3 is a stand alone computer and will not be connected to the VA network. Delivery date: 22 September 2008, FOB destination to VA San Francisco Health Care System, Bldg 6 4150 Clement Street San Francisco, CA 94121 Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to
[email protected] by 2:00 p.m. Pacific time, 16 September 2008. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Apr 2008). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (May 2008): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with its offer. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Feb 2007). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Apr 2008) For the purposes of this clause items (b) 1, 7, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, and 33 are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (Apr 1984) VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising (Nov 1984) Small businesses, especially veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, are encouraged to contact their nearest Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if assistance is needed in preparing their proposal. The website address for the location of the nearest PTAC is http://www.sellingtothegovernment.net.